HC Deb 04 March 1988 vol 128 c750W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the level of information and counselling provided by district health authorities to sufferers from sickle cell anaemia.

Mrs. Currie

Although we know of 12 NHS counselling centres in England, we cannot be sure we know of all screening and counselling services provided by DHAs.

The level of information and counselling provided by district health authorities is a matter for them to decide in the light of local needs and priorities.