§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the incidence of epilepsy in Northern Ireland.
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§ Mr. John Patten:Epilepsy is not a notifiable condition. The information requested is not held centrally, and could be compiled only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what funds his Department is granting to sponsor research into epilepsy; and if he intends to increase them.
§ Mr. John Patten:No specifically Northern Ireland research projects on epilepsy are being funded at present. The health and social services in Northern Ireland benefit from national research.