Second evidence session of homeopathy inquiry
30 November 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The Commons Science and Technology Committee holds the second evidence session of its inquiry into how the Government uses evidence to formulate its policy on homeopathy. Witnesses include Health Minister, Mike O'Brien, and senior health officials . Watch live from 4.15pm.
The witnesses are:
4.15 pm
- Mike O’Brien QC MP, Minister for Health Services, Department of Health
- Professor David Harper, Director General, Health Improvement and Protection, and Chief Scientist, Department of Health
- Professor Kent Woods, Chief Executive, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
The inquiry is particularly looking at:
- government policy on licensing of homeopathic products
- government policy on the funding of homeopathy through the NHS
- the evidence base on homeopathic products and services