Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which patient groups were consulted in the development of the Biological Medicines Commissioning Framework, published on 12 September 2017.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and Diabetes UK were consulted during the development of the Biological Medicines Commissioning Framework.

Patient groups are actively involved in NHS England’s programme of work to support implementation of the commissioning framework. NHS England is committed to continuing a collaborative working relationship with patient groups and recognises the important role they will play in supporting patients.