§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received from health authorities, PCTs and NHS trusts about the obligation to fund NICE-approved treatments. [45932]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 25 March 2002]: According to the Department's records we have received no formal representations from health authorities, primary care trusts and national health service trusts about the statutory requirements to fund treatments recommended by National Institute of Clinical Excellence.