§ Mr. BaronTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action is being taken to offer treatment to people of all ages who are susceptible to sudden death due to underlying cardiac conditions that if not treated may result in a fatal cardiac arrhythmia. [159826]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 9 March 2004]: The Government are committed to ensuring further improvements in these services and are discussing this matter with my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton, South (Ms Taylor) in the context of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill, which is due for second reading on Friday 12 March.