HC Deb 22 June 2004 vol 422 c1337W
Dr. Richard Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultation is taking place between the Department and representatives of patients and the public about the current review of arm's length bodies. [178446]

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultation is taking place as part of his Department's review of arms' length bodies on the future of(a) the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Healthcare and (b) patients' forums; and if he will make a statement. [178877]

Ms Rosie Winterton

A report on the review of the Department's arm's length bodies will be published in the near future and following this detailed discussions with interested parties will take place on implementation.