§ 109. Dr. Summerskillasked the Minister of Health if he can give assurances that the practice of testing new-born babies for phenylketonuria and allied conditions is now universally adopted by all local authorities; and, in view of recent advances in techniques, if he is satisfied that 124W such testing methods as are used are the most effective.
§ Mr. SnowAll local health authorities in England and Wales carry out these tests. The Medical Research Council are evaluating different methods of screening and any further guidance to authorities must await their findings.