§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to assist health authorities to combat outbreaks of headlice in children; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleSome health authorities have protocols for controlling this condition through co-operation between schools, school health service staff and parents. The voluntary organisation, Community Hygiene Concern, is also helping to raise awareness of the problem through its "Bug Busting" campaign. We will be making a contribution to the cost of this campaign for three years from 1995–96 and will also be referring to the work of CHC and other good practice in the national health service in guidance on child health care in the community which is currently in preparation.