HC Deb 21 January 1997 vol 288 c589W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will ensure the representation of(a) his Department and (b) the chief medical officer's office at the meeting arranged under the auspices of the British Association for Psychopharmacology in London on 27 January regarding prescription of medicine for behaviourally disturbed young people; and if he will make a statement. [11510]

Mr. Burns

This will depend on the availability of relevant officials. The Department arranges to keep in touch with all meetings on professional matters of significant concern.

Mr. Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve the detection rate of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by child psychiatrists and paediatricians; and if he will make a statement. [11508]

Mr. Burns

Matters concerning clinical performance and effectiveness are for the bodies—including the royal colleges—responsible for professional training, accreditation and development programmes and for clinical audit at local level. The Department has funded and supported a number of initiatives aimed at highlighting the importance of identifying and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.