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Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What potential methods of treatment are being (a) planned and (b) evaluated in respect of human equivalents to BSE.
Answer

Mr. Hinchliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what potential methods of treatment are being (a) planned and (b) evaluated in respect of human equivalents to BSE. [189] Mr. Horam: We need to improve our understanding of the nature of the agent which causes spongiform encephalopathies before we are able to investigate possible methods of treatment. This will be a high priority in our centrally directed programme of research.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
189; 284 c569-70W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Research BSE CJD