§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how much financial assistance has been provided to the Association to Combat Huntington's Chorea since its inception; and what further assistance he intends to give.
- (2) if he will ask health authorities to notify him of all persons suffering from Huntington's chorea for whom they are providing residential care to assist the development of appropriate care and build a greater knowledge of the disease; and if he will make a statement;
- (3) what provision is made for medical specialists to deal with Huntington's chorea; and what counselling services are available in the United Kingdom;
- (4) what action he is taking to reduce the incidence of Huntington's chorea; and if he will make a statement;
- (5) what is his estimate of the number of people who suffer from the neurological disorder of Huntington's chorea; what is the percentage in each age band; and what is the number of people at risk of contracting the disease.
§ Sir George YoungI will let the right hon. Gentleman have a reply as soon as possible.