Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Doug Naysmith (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Topical Questions

Question

I know that the Secretary of State is aware that there are two separate electronic surveillance systems for tuberculosis in England: one for London, one for the rest of the country. Does he agree that it would be more sensible to have one system for the whole country, enabling more effective control and treatment of that troublingly persistent disease, and, perhaps, a national treatment plan, as in many other countries?

Answer

I agree, and a new national system will be up and running early next year.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

508 c633 

Session

2009-10

Oral question type

1st Supplementary

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber

Subjects

Disease control Tuberculosis

Link

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