§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why, pursuant to his answer of 20 November, Official Report, column 127, he has not yet given a substantial reply to the questions from the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East relating to smoking-related diseases and kidney transplants; when he expects to make a substantive reply; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI replied to the hon. Member on 22 November at column241 and on 14 December at column 665.