§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what funding has been made available in each of the past five years to health boards for screening of osteoporosis; how many women in Wales have been screened for osteoporosis in each of the past five years; how many clinics in health boards and trust board areas exist for the specific purpose of screening for osteoporosis; how many women have been diagnosed as suffering from osteoporosis in the past five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThere is no national population screening programme for osteoporosis, and therefore no central funding, as there is not yet evidence to show that such a programme would be effective. Health authorities are responsible for assessing need and for ensuring that suitable diagnostic services for individual women are made available.