§ Mr. McLeishasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if the Scottish Home and Health Department has discussed with health boards the steps which have to be taken to establish a breast cancer screening service in Scotland; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if progress has been made in Scotland on the implementation of the Forrest recommendations on breast cancer screening;
(3) when he expects to announce details of his decision on the 10 centres which were suggested in the Forrest report on breast cancer screening.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythDiscussions are continuing with health boards and other interested parties about the398W implementation of the recommendations on breast cancer screening contained in the Forrest report. Subject to these discussions, I would hope to be able to make an announcement about the location of the first centres in the autumn.