To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 11 July 2007, Official Report, column 1553W, on departments: public expenditure, what items of specific guidance have been given to (a) the Finance Directorate and (b) his Department generally on the Comprehensive Spending Review process. (154106)

In preparation for the Comprehensive Spending Review, HM Treasury has worked closely with the Department and with all Government Departments, providing guidance throughout the process.