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Breathalysers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reasons type approval of mobile evidential breathtesting equipment has taken longer than that of drugalysers.
Asked by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 April 2017
Reference
71167
House
House of Commons
Drugs: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency first began investigating the withholding of data from clinical trials of paroxetine; when she expects the Criminal Investigation Unit to take a decision on whether to refer the case...
Asked by
Lord Lansley (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 April 2007
Reference
118142; 459 c339W
House
House of Commons
Food Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent guidelines the Food Standards Agency has issued regarding testing for salmonella by food manufacturers; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 July 2006
Reference
449 c1098-9W; 84628
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
Free sight tests are available under the NHS for children under 16, and for those in full-time education aged 16 to 18. Sight tests allow the opportunity to review all aspects of eye health, including investigations for signs of disease. Information about the extensive arrangements for providing help with NHS optical services and other health costs is set out in leaflet HC11, ““Are you entitled to help with health costs?””.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1183
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
That does not necessarily mean that all children need an eye test. It would be a waste of money if we expected people to have eye tests when they do not need them. We provide every parent with a personal child health record, which gives them information about what to look for in terms of their child’s eyesight. The booklet ““Birth to five”” is provided for all first-time parents and gives advice and information. As part of the national service framework, we want to develop an orthoptist-led programme for pre-school vision screening, which ensures that eyes are working and developing normally. In those ways, we are making sure that when children have a problem, or are perceived to have a problem, they receive an eye test as required.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1184
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
My right hon. Friend is right about the measures that we should put in place to see whether children require a more extensive eye examination, which is why, as part of the national service framework for children, young people and maternity services, we have developed, as I said, an orthoptist-led programme of pre-school vision screening to check whether children’s eyes are developing normally and whether there are any developmental problems that require a more extensive eye test. That is a better screening procedure, but if parents have any worries, they can use the information that we give every parent after the birth of their child to make sure that they follow up any problems. If they are in doubt, they should seek an eye test which, of course, is free.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1184
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
Of course we encourage them to do so. The research results of the last national campaign, I believe, did not receive a good evaluation, so we offer targeted support. As I said, every parent receives a personal health record for their child that includes information and advice so that they can find out whether there are any problems with their vision. All new parents receive a booklet, ““Birth to five””, which explains problems to which they should be alert, including problems in their child’s vision. The national service framework, too, deals with pre-school screening and vision development. Our approach is targeted, and it includes a review of local optical services that gives primary care trusts a greater role in identifying people who do not take up the opportunity to have their children’s eyes tested so that they can target communities where such tests are needed. I hope that that review will give PCTs greater opportunities and flexibility to work with opticians and others to provide the service that the hon. Gentleman would like.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1184-5
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
Those different rates are the primary reason why we have looked at the tariff, as we wish to make sure that there is a level playing field for health services. Clearly, we can look at the issues that my hon. Friend has raised, but may I add that we introduced free eye tests for everyone over 60? I am pleased to say that, for people of advancing years, the wait for cataract surgery is three months or less.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1185
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
I am not sorry that the hon. Gentleman does not like my answer, because I would not expect him to do so. I thought that I gave a comprehensive answer, as I explained the information that we give to parents, the pre-school screening programme that we have developed, and the local services developed by PCTs based on need. We are thus meeting the needs of both children and adults in the community. I am incredibly short-sighted and use both contact lenses and glasses, and my children, too, wear glasses. As a parent, I acted when the problem emerged, and we must make sure that parents have the right information so that they can act. Pre-school screening will help, but I do not see the sense of paying for unnecessary, full eye tests if they are not required.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1185
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
I will write to my hon. Friend with any information that I can supply on what research has been done. However, it is common sense to say that too much time spent in front of a screen is not good for anyone—not only for their eyesight but for their general well-being, given the lack of physical activity. Less is more, I would say.
Answered by
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1185-6
House
House of Commons
Eye Examinations (Children)
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that children receive regular full eye examinations.
Asked by
Douglas Carswell (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
20 June 2006
Reference
447 c1183; 78467
House
House of Commons
Oculists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will increase the payment oculists receive for carrying out eye tests to the level paid in Scotland.
Asked by
Anthony Steen (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 May 2006
Reference
446 c931W;446 c930-1W; 70846
House
House of Commons
Infant Formula

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what her Department's policy is on trials of infant formula with particular reference to the Patch test; what guidance she has issued to hospitals on their role in recruiting mothers for such trials; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
51668; 445 c959-60W;445 c959-60W
House
House of Commons
GM Crops

(2) if she will list all tests carried out for the presence of the illegal GM maize variety Bt10 at (a) British ports and (b) other entry points since March 2005; and which tests were (i) positive and (ii) negative.
Asked by
Alan Simpson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 January 2006
Reference
441 c724W; 38984
House
House of Commons
GM Crops

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she will list all tests carried out for the unauthorised presence of Bt10 in imported (a) maize, (b) maize products and (c) processed foodstuffs intended for (i) animal and (ii) human consumption; and which tests were (A) positive and (B)...
Asked by
Alan Simpson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 January 2006
Reference
441 c724W; 38979
House
House of Commons
Microbiology Water Specialists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many Health Protection Agency teams have appointed microbiology water specialists, broken down by region.
Asked by
David Drew (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 December 2005
Reference
35793; 440 c2630W
House
House of Commons
Health Bill

Health Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report and Third reading agreed to on question (formal). Money resolution agreed to on question (formal).
Lead member
Patricia Hewitt
Answering member
Lord Lansley
Department
Department of Health
Type
Debates on bills
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c144-238
House
House of Commons
Health Bill

We have had a very interesting debate, which very much reflects discussions not only in Cabinet, but among the public, about an issue that commands a range of arguments about personal choice and health. We have heard 25 Back-Bench speeches this evening. That is welcome. I absolutely respect the views...
Member
Caroline Flint (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c234-7
House
House of Commons
Blood Tests (Kent)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people have experienced delays in 2005–06 in receiving the results of blood tests because of staff shortages at Gravesend and North Kent hospitals.
Asked by
Adam Holloway (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
23 November 2005
Reference
28598; 439 c2102W;439 c2102W
House
House of Commons
Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has for roadside drug testing; and what assessment he has made of the (a) value and (b) effectiveness of such tests.
Asked by
Jim Cousins (Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 April 2005
Reference
432 c1833W;432 c1828W; 221704
House
House of Commons