HC Deb 29 January 2004 vol 417 c472W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health have spent to date in establishing new arrangements following the abolition of community health councils. [149764]

Ms Rosie Winterton

The amount spent by the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health within the financial year 2003–04, up to 31 December 2003, was £19.9 million.

Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health has spent on(a) headquarters and (b) regional offices in the current financial year. [149766]

Ms Rosie Winterton

The amount spent by the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health within the financial year 2003–04, up to 31 December 2003, was £4.5 million on the national centre and £2.97 million on the regional centres.