HC Deb 17 September 2004 vol 424 c1953W
Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on setting up and servicing the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health. [188107]

Ms Rosie Winterton

By the end of 2004–05, the total running and set up costs of the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (CPPIH) to date will be £66.76 million. This includes all costs associated with patients' forums. It also includes CPPIH set up costs in 2002–03 of around £2.5 million.