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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 April 2008. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Mesothelioma: Screening

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what timetable he has set for the National Screening Committee to (a) review the proposed screening programme for (i) mesothelioma and (ii) other asbestos-related illnesses and (b) advise primary care trusts on such screening programmes.
Answer

There are no proposals at present for the UK National Screening Committee to review and advise on screening for mesothelioma or other asbestos-related illnesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c1018W; 202931
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Mesothelioma Screening
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk