Written question asked by Ieuan Wyn Jones (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What plans he has to improve the detection rate of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by child psychiatrists and paediatricians.

Answer: Mr. Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve the detection rate of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by child psychiatrists and paediatricians; and if he will make a statement. [11508] Mr. Burns: Matters concerning clinical performance and effectiveness are for the bodies--including the royal colleges--responsible for professional training, accreditation and development programmes and for clinical audit at local level. The Department has funded and supported a number of initiatives aimed at highlighting the importance of identifying and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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