ORAL EVIDENCE SESSION
The role of local authorities in health issues
Monday 3 December 2012, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Witnesses
4.10 pm
- Cllr Tony Devenish, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Premises, Westminster City Council
- Cllr Nick Forbes, Leader, Newcastle City Council
- Liam Hughes, Independent Chair, Oldham shadow Health and Wellbeing Board
- Cllr Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Independent Living, Sheffield City Council
At 5.00 pm
- Kim Carey, Corporate Director for Adult Care and Support, Cornwall Council
- Cllr Roger Gough, Cabinet Member for Business Strategy, Performance and Health Reform, Kent County Council
- Dr Mike Grady, Principal Adviser, University College London Institute of Health Equity
- Cllr Ernie White, Cabinet Lead Member for Health, Leicestershire County Council
The session will take evidence on, and examine, preparations for the transfer of public health responsibilities to local authorities.
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