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If he will allocate more funds to research into, and finding a cure for prostate cancer; and if he will encourage general practitioners to take a blood test for prostate cancer as part of routine examinations for men over 40 years.

Asked by
Julian Critchley (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 December 1996
Reference
287 c150W; 7463;7460
House
House of Commons

Crime (Sentences) Bill. Committee stage eleventh sitting (afternoon). New clauses considered. Bill as amended to be reported (Bill 51 1996/97).

Type
Debates on bills; Public Bill Committee proceedings
Date
10 December 1996
Reference
SCA
House
House of Commons

Tables showing numbers of prisoners tested each month from March to September 1996 by type of test and usage percentage by drug group. HO. 1996.

Deposited by
Home Office
Type
Deposited papers
Date
3 December 1996
Reference
HINF 96/1466

Table showing numbers of prisoners tested in all forms of drug testing from March to September 1996. HO.

Deposited by
Home Office
Type
Deposited papers
Date
2 December 1996
Reference
Dep/3 4271
House
House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the benefits of early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

Asked by
Tony Lloyd (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 1996
Reference
6083; 286 c550W;286 c548W
House
House of Commons

If he will make it policy for all new-born babies to be tested for cystic fibrosis; and if he will estimate the additional cost to the NHS of introducing routine testing for cystic fibrosis in all new-born babies.

Asked by
Tony Lloyd (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 1996
Reference
286 c550W;286 c548W; 6084;6085
House
House of Commons

What plans he has to introduce a screening programme for the genetic disease Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Asked by
Clive Betts (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
28 November 1996
Reference
6088; 286 c376-8W;286 c374-6W
House
House of Commons

On what date mandatory testing of blood donations for CJD was introduced in the United Kingdom. -

Asked by
Paul Flynn (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 November 1996
Reference
6311; 286 c300W
House
House of Commons

How many hospitals in the United Kingdom undertake mandatory ante-natal screening for hepatitis B. - Ref to 282 c118w.

Asked by
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 1996
Reference
3874; 285 c408W
House
House of Commons

How many cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde Health Board in relation to the mis-management of the cervical-smear screening programme at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock, have now been settled; what was the average figure of compensation paid to the women concerned; how many cases are still outstanding....

Asked by
Norman A Godman (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 November 1996
Reference
3716; 285 c400W
House
House of Commons

What estimate he has made of the costs of (a) collecting, (b) testing, (c) processing and (d) storing human blood and human blood products; and what studies he has commissioned to establish the costs involved.

Asked by
Kevin Barron (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 November 1996
Reference
3422; 285 c368W
House
House of Commons

Draft code of practice for genetic testing offered commercially direct to the public and consultation letter. Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing. DH. 1996.

Deposited by
Department of Health
Type
Consultation papers; Deposited papers
Date
12 November 1996
Reference
Dep/3 4115
House
House of Lords; House of Commons

If he will restore the Mobile Mass Radiography Service to Wales.

Asked by
Lord Jones (Labour)
Answering body
Welsh Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 November 1996
Reference
2270; 284 c689W;284 c700W
House
House of Commons

How much was spent on breast cancer services by (i) France, (ii) Germany and (iii) the Netherlands in the most recent year for which figures are available. - This information is not collected routinely.

Asked by
Jim Cunningham (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
1240; 284 c495W
House
House of Commons

What action his Department is taking to reduce the mortality rate from breast cancer. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by
John Austin (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
630; 284 c494W
House
House of Commons

What plans he has to provide assistance to general practitioners to deal with the medical, emotional and practical problems caused by breast cancer. - Includes ref to "Guidelines for referral of patients with breast problems", and "Improving Outcomes in Breast Cancer: Guidance for Purchasers", in the Library as DEP/3 4055.

Asked by
Jim Cunningham (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
1237; 284 c495W
House
House of Commons

What plans he has to increase breast cancer services; and to increase the provision of mobile breast cancer services. - The provision of breast cancer services is a matter for individual health authorities in the light of local priorities and available resources.

Asked by
Jim Cunningham (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
284 c494W; 1234;1239
House
House of Commons

What research his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated regarding the detection and treatment of breast cancer. - Includes figures.

Asked by
Jim Cunningham (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
1238; 284 c495W
House
House of Commons

How much was spent by his Department on breast cancer services in each of the last six years; and how much is planned to be spent in (a) 1996 and (b) 1997; and what the average expenditure, in the last financial year, on detecting and treating each case of breast...

Asked by
Jim Cunningham (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1996
Reference
284 c494W; 1235;1242
House
House of Commons

How many cervical cancer screening tests were carried out in each health authority area since 1990, indicating in each case the percentage of cases requiring follow up. - Includes table for England.

Asked by
Jim Cousins (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
28 October 1996
Reference
501; 284 c38W
House
House of Commons