§ Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects his Department's standing medical advisory committee to report on mass cholesterol screening; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorI expect to receive the standing medical advisory committee's report on the cost-effectiveness of opportunistic cholesterol testing by late summer. The standing medical advisory committee has established a working party which is considering the issues and taking expert advice. I understand it will report back to the main committee shortly.