To ask the Secretary of State for Health by what process the mandate he gives his officials for international negotiations on areas of policy which are not the subject of settled Government policy is determined. (230260)

UK Government positions for negotiations that the Department leads are agreed in advance. This process involves other Government Departments with an interest and takes account of prior consultation with stakeholders.

All UK positions on international health should reflect the goals and principles in Health is Global—the Government’s Global Health Strategy published on 30 September. A copy has been placed in the Library.