§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to avert the closure of the Prince Philip paediatric unit at Guys hospital and the ending of its unique work screening for Tay-Sachs disorder; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieThere is no question of the Prince Philip paediatric department laboratory closing. Work on screening for Tay-Sachs disorder will continue though the level of funding and activity is still under consideration.