§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why chromosome studies and amniocentesis tests are confined to patients over the age of 37 years at Queen Charlotte's hospital; which other hospitals are restricting this service to patients of 37 years and over: and which London hospitals have given up cytogenetics altogether and for what reasons.
§ Mr. John PattenThis is a matter for local decision in the light of professional advice. Information requested is not readily available centrally.