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Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 March 2010. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Autism

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has commissioned an autism prevalence study; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The NHS Information Centre (IC) issued invitations to tender to short list potential providers, to deliver much clearer information on the prevalence of autism in the population.The procurement exercise is now nearing its conclusion and the NHS IC is looking to award the contract by the end of the month. The Department hopes to publish the findings in spring 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c863W; 319257
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Autism Health services
Link
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