§ Mr. David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce ECG screening for cardiac risks in the young; and if he will make a statement. [82081]
§ Mr. HuttonThe National Screening Committee, which advises Ministers about changes to screening policy, has commissioned a report on screening for heart disease in children. This will be considered by its Child Health Screening Policy Sub-Committee shortly. The National Screening Committee will be in a position to offer advice in the autumn.