§ Mr. Colemanasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether his Department allocates funds for research into rheumatoid arthritis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe main Government agency for this and other forms of medical research is the Medical Research Council. My Department shares in the programme of research administered by the Department of Health and Social Security. In addition, I provide funds for locally organised research, which could include research into rheumatoid arthritis. The further development in Wales of services for rheumatic conditions is under consideration.