§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with cancer screening facilities in Scotland; and how many computer-based call and recall schemes exist in Scotland, by area health authority.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe guidance issued to health boards in 1978 on the cervical cytology screening service is still valid and does not call for any changes. However, in view of recent public concern the Scottish Home and Health Department has asked health boards for detailed information on the service in each area, including the extent to which patient records are held on computer and the manner in which patients are recalled for screening.