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Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Monday, 2 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What assessment he has made of the benefits of early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Answer

Mr. Tony Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the benefits of early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement. [6083] Mr. Horam: Cystic fibrosis is one of many conditions which will be examined by the national screening committee to determine whether a national screening programme is appropriate and, if so, what level of priority that should have.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6083; 286 c550W;286 c548W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Cystic fibrosis Screening