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Written question asked by Doug Naysmith (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Tuberculosis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent consideration he has given to the establishment of a national programme for the co-ordination of services to prevent and control tuberculosis.
Answer

The responsibility for provision of tuberculosis (TB) control services rests with local commissioners. In 2004, the Department published a TB Action Plan for NHS professionals, managers and commissioners, which is aimed at improving early TB detection and completion of treatment. In 2007, the Department launched a TB Toolkit for commissioners to secure the best TB services to meet local needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c105W; 300163
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Health services Tuberculosis
Link
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