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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Friday, 3 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Cystic Fibrosis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on her Department's progress in implementing newborn screening for cystic fibrosis in all parts of the country.
Answer

The Department is working closely with the United Kingdom newborn screening programme centre and commissioners to ensure a phased roll out to allow sites to be trained and ready for the new service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
443 c424W;443 c424W; 49871
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Babies Cystic fibrosis Screening
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk