§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects the mobile breast cancer screening programme to be fully operational; and what is the total budget allowed for the programme in 1991–92.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe programme will be fully operational by August and the total budget for 1991–92 is £3.346 million.
§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken to advertise and publicise the mobile breast cancer screening units which are currently operational in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe arrangements for advertising and publicity are made by the health boards in consultation with the screening units. Publicity will be given prior to a visit by a screening unit to a local area and can take the form of a local or national press notice, local radio and television. In addition promotional seminars for the primary health care teams are held by the screening unit about one month in advance of a scheduled visit.
Information leaflets about the breast screening service in Scotland have been placed in all GP surgeries, in community centres and libraries.