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Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2010. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Hearing Impaired: Health Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will take steps to maintain the present (a) level of funding for audiology training courses and (b) number of trained paediatric audiologists.
Answer

The level of funding allocated for audiology training courses is a matter for individual strategic health authorities. Working with stakeholders, we are developing a range of education and training programmes which will have a focus on audiology as part of modernising scientific careers. These will encompass the needs of both adult and paediatric services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c351W; 321346
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Hearing impairment Health services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk