§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions his Department has had with health boards relating to the use of the drug DNase; and if he has recommended its use to health boards.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 25 March 1994]: There has been no discussions between the Scottish Office Home and Health Department and health boards about the drug DNase; and no recommendations have been made as regards its use. The prescribing of DNase is a matter for clinical judgment.