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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Thornton (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010.


Health: Alternative Medicine

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will make a decision on the statutory regulation of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.
Answer

The department has recently consulted on whether and, if so, how to regulate practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. The results of the consultation are currently being analysed and we expect a report to be submitted to Ministers in March 2010. Ministers will then make a decision on the way forward.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2033; 717 c283WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Acupuncture Regulation Herbal medicine
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk