HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 cc699-700W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the basis of his statement that the incidence of chronic renal failure has not changed since 1978.

Mr. Whitney

The basis of the statement was that we have no evidence, either from general discussion with clinicians in the field or from scientific literature that the incidence has changed. If the hon. Member is aware of any evidence of a change I should be grateful if he would draw it to my attention.