To ask the Secretary of State for Health what timetable has been set for the development of the National Liver Strategy; and when the final strategy will be completed. (309652)

Our intention is to publish a national strategy for consultation by the autumn of 2011.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans his Department has to consult (a) patient groups, (b) the public and (c) health care professionals in the development of the National Liver Strategy. (309653)

The Department will work closely with the national health service, public and patient groups on the development of the National Liver Strategy, and will undertake a consultation on the draft strategy before it is finalised.