§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to her answer of 10 May,Official Report, column 84, what studies she has instituted to ascertain the cost and benefits to the NHS of introducing payments for counselling.
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§ Mr. BowisResearch evidence on the cost effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy services is being examined as part of a current departmental review of strategic policy on psychotherapy services.