§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will tabulate in the Official Report which Government Committees are investigating back pain; if the results are to be published and on which dates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenWe are not aware of any such Government Committees but there is a considerable body of research being conducted into the causes and treatment of back pain funded by the Department and the Medical Research Council. This is an area to which high priority has been given.