§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what will be the terms of reference for the proposed working party on sickle cell and thalassaemia;
(2) when the proposed working party on sickle cell and thalassaemia will report;
(3) what progress has been made in setting up a working party on sickle cell and thalassaemia;
(4) who will be the members of the proposed working party on sickle cell and thalassaemia;
(5) if he will make a statement on sickle cell and thalassaemia services.
§ Mr. Dorrell[Holding answer 23 April 1991]: At its meeting on 24 April, the standing medical advisory committee agreed to establish a working party on the clinical and service aspects of haemoglobinopathies. Membership and terms of reference of the working party have yet to be determined.