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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 October 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 6 October 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the cost to public funds of (a) treatment, (b) sickness absence and (c) lost production relating to chronic pain in England. - No figures.
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the cost to public funds of (a) treatment, (b) sickness absence and (c) lost production relating to chronic pain in England. [131200] Mr. Hutton: The Department has not estimated the cost to public funds of treatment, absence, or lost productivity because of chronic pain and has no plans to carry out such a study.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131200; 410 c1272W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Costs Medical treatments Pain Sick leave Productivity
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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