§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what screening is routinely carried out on newborn infants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergNewborn infants are routinely screened for phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital dislocation of the hip. Screening for other conditions may also be undertaken where the doctor concerned considers the procedures to be beneficial and cost-effective.