HC Deb 19 July 1994 vol 247 c209W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement concerning the reason for the delay in publishing a code of practice or guidance in relation to the confidentiality of medical information.

Dr. Mawhinney

The handling of personal health information raises complex legal and ethical issues. When we have concluded our consideration of these, we will issue the draft guidance.