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Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Recombinant Factor VIII

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what period of time her Department plans to fund recombinant Factor VIII for use by haemophiliacs in the UK.
Answer

[holding answer 7 February 2006]: Department officials have been closely monitoring the implementation of the recombinant roll-out programme over the past two years. The Government remains committed to this programme and we are currently considering options for future funding of this important treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49699; 442 c1491W;442 c1491W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Finance Haemophilia Medical treatments Factor VIII
Link
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