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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 30 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2017. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Digestive System: Medical Treatments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he expects the transanal submucosal resection technique to be available for bowel treatment on the NHS.

Answer

The use of transanal submucosal resection techniques for bowel treatment on the National Health Service would be a decision for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). NHS England expects CCGs to take account of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and local population needs when making commissioning decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110405
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Medical treatments Digestive system
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk