HC Deb 11 June 1996 vol 279 cc108-9W
Sir Ivan Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy that health authorities should routinely screen all babies at birth for cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement. [31549]

Mr. Horam

A systematic review of screening for cystic fibrosis has been commissioned. The findings, which are expected in 1997, will guide decisions on the introduction of a national screening programme.

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