§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will grant supra-regional funds status for severe combined immune deficiency syndrome work with children at the Newcastle general hospital.
§ Mr. YeoThe Government receive advice on such questions from the supra-regional services advisory group. I understand that the advisory group is considering an54W application for the designation of the service for the treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency and related disorders provided by Newcastle general hospital, and will make its recommendation later in the year.