Patient Forums (Hansard, 22 May 2003)

HC Deb 22 May 2003 vol 405 c969W 969W

§ Mr. Lepper
To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will issue guidance on setting up patients forums. [114692]

§ Mr. Lammy
The Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (CPPIH) is responsible for all operational matters relating to forums, including organising the recruitment to them and ensuring that they are properly supported.
Therefore, any advice that is issued about the setting up of forums is a matter for the CPPIH.

§ Mr. Lepper
To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects patients forums to be in place. [114693]

§ Mr. Lammy
The intention is that all patients forums will be in place by the end of the year.