§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on facilities provided for the screening of cervical cancer in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayAll Scottish health boards provide facilities for the immediate investigation of patients for whom a cervical smear is required on clinical grounds, and in addition provide facilities for routine screening. I am currently considering whether to give boards revised guidance on routine screening.