§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps are being taken to enhance(a) co-operation and (b) communication between local agencies involved in health promotion. [161684]
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§ Angela SmithEach Health and Social Services Board has established a multi-sectoral Investing for Health Partnership to enhance co-operation between agencies to promote the health and well-being of the people in their areas.
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has also set up a Regional Health Promotion Planning Group, chaired by the Chief Executive of the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland, to advise on the development of health promotion policies generally and improve communication in health promotion across Northern Ireland. Investing for Health Partnerships are represented on the Group.