Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Friday, 26 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Young Carers Project.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Young Carers Project. [100830] Mr. Hutton: While the Department has made no specific assessment of this project, we are aware of the valuable work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in this and other fields. The Department is however, working closely with local authorities, health authorities, the voluntary sector, and young people themselves to implement our commitment to young carers as outlined in the National Carers Strategy.

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