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Written question asked by Barry Porter (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 1996. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What studies have been (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into (i) how many working days in the UK each year are lost as a result of and (ii) the cost of depression. - We are not aware of any such studies.
Answer

Mr. Barry Porter: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what studies have been (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into (i) how many working days in the UK each year are lost as a result of and (ii) the cost of depression. [40303] Mr. Burns: We are not aware of any such studies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40303; 282 c759W;282 c757W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Depressive illnesses Mental illness Sick leave
Contains statistics
Yes