§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many teenagers in the UK were vaccinated against TB last year. [78188]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 29 October 2002]: Information about the numbers of teenagers receiving BCG vaccinations is contained in table 4 of the statistical bulletin "NHS Immunisation Statistics, England: 2001–02". A copy of the bulletin is available in the Library and can also be found on the Department's website www.doh.gov.uk/public/sb0218.htm.
278WInformation for Wales, Scotland and Ireland is a matter for the devolved Administrations.
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what co-ordination is in place from his Department with the Homelessness Unit at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister in combating the rise of TB in the homeless. [78185]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 29 October 2002]: Screening policy for the homeless is determined at local levels; London wide there has been regular screening of homeless people at drop-in centres, and there are studies currently looking at screening homeless people more effectively and efficiently.