Written question asked by John Baron (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will provide financial assistance for continued research at the Southern Eye Research Centre, Southampton General Hospital, into age-related macular degeneration. - (Holding answer 15 October 2004).

Answer: Mr. Baron: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will provide financial assistance for continued research at the Southern Eye Research Centre, Southampton General Hospital, into age-related macular degeneration. [191750] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 15 October 2004]: No. The main agency through which the Government support medical and clinical research is the Medical Research Council (MRC). The MRC is an independent body, funded by the Department of Trade and Industry via the Office of Science and Technology. The MRC always welcomes high quality applications for support into any aspect of human health and these are judged in open competition with other demands on funding.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1042W; 191750
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Eyesight Macular degeneration Visual impairment Research Southampton Hospital
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