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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Bellingham (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 23 June 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Rheumatoid Arthritis (Prescription Charges)

Question
Can the Minister tell the House how much his Department is spending on research? I have a number of constituents who suffer from this appalling ailment, and they tell me that, as well as exemption from prescription charges, their big priority is more research into this debilitating disease. Can the Minister tell the House the exact figures?
Answer

It will not surprise the hon. Gentleman to learn that, off the top of my head, I cannot tell him the exact figures for research, but I can tell him that a considerable amount of research is going on in this important area. We want to ensure that we get the drugs that will enable people to be assisted.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
494 c651 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Fees and charges Prescriptions Arthritis
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk