NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE (No.2)

Early day motion 1683, tabled 22 July 2002 by Roger Berry (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House welcomes the Health Committee's report on the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, notes its conclusions that if NICE is to gain the full respect of the medical profession, it is essential that it involves clinicians with relevant clinical experience, that the Government should take steps to ensure the submission of all relevant clinical information to NICE and that NICE should consider options for improving its evidence base in respect of patient experience and quality of life; and therefore urges the Government to ensure that clinician and patient views are given proper consideration in the appraisal process.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 7, Labour/Co-operative 3, UUP 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.