Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Ann Cryer (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 13 October 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Topical Questions
- Question
- Can my right hon. Friend ensure that PCTs in areas where first-cousin marriages are the norm will provide genetic screening and counselling and ensure that the communities are aware of that provision?
- Answer
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My hon. Friend raises a very important point. Before giving a firm assurance on that, we need to take some advice on the clinical implications from those whom we would call upon to carry out such tests.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 497 c162
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Genetics Screening Dental services Cornwall
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