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Written question asked by Baroness Howells of St Davids (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2015. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 5 January 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Clinical Priorities Advisory Group

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group operates in a transparent manner.

Answer

NHS England has advised that discussion at executive level has taken place. A consultation will be launched early in the new year on how NHS England carries out its considerations on the commissioning of new treatments and interventions as part of a prioritisation process. Once the proposals have been consulted on and a final decision has been published regarding the NHS England operations and decision making process to be used, the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group (CPAG) will operate under these terms.

NHS England has advised that the work of CPAG has been communicated through various public meetings and presentations. Current terms of reference are on the NHS England website. Any CPAG recommendations which are approved by the Specialised Commissioning Oversight Group are published on the NHS England website. A newsletter is also circulated to patient groups and relevant networks.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3853
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Clinical Priorities Advisory Group
Link
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