§ Mr. Mike HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will meet the British Asthma Society to discuss the Breath of Fresh Air Charter; and if he will make a statement. [111112]
§ Mr. Tim BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has responded to the National Asthma Campaign's Ten Point Charter for asthma sufferers. [110659]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 6 May 2003]: The charter was launched by the National Asthma Campaign on 6 May and sets out ten rights that a person with asthma might expect from the National Health Service. During an adjournment debate on the same day I welcomed the publication of the charter and outlined progress on developing asthma care.