Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Thursday, 10 March 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will meet local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society to discuss the implications of the recent National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommendation that certain Alzheimer's drugs be withdrawn from the NHS.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will meet local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society to discuss the implications of the recent National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommendation that certain Alzheimer's drugs be withdrawn from the NHS. [220461] Angela Smith: National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidance only applies to England and Wales. At present there is a consultation process under way on use of medicines for Alzheimer's disease in the NHS. In such circumstances, it would be better to defer a meeting with local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c2008W;431 c2000W; 220461
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease Drugs NHS Medical treatments Northern Ireland National Institute for Clinical Excellence Alzheimer's Society
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk