§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the medical institutions in Scotland carrying out research into the condition osteogenesis imperfecta; what is the level of Government support towards such research; and if he intends to increase the level of support.
§ Mr. FairgrieveMy Department does not have comprehensive information about research work carried out by medical institutions in Scotland, but is always prepared to consider applications for research support from funds allocated by the Secretary of State. At present no research work on osteogenesis imperfecta is being supported by the Department and no applications have recently been submitted in this field.