§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is being done to introduce the use of screening techniques into training for health professionals; and what emphasis is being given to the need to develop preventative measures.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe regional health authorities were asked to include policies for prevention in their 10-year strategic plans and all have done so. The content of training for health professionals is a matter for the relevant professional bodies taking into account service needs, including the development of screening programmes.