§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of, and how many, people admitted to hospital have been suffering from adverse reactions to a prescribed drug in each of the last five years and in age bands of 10 years; and if he will make a statement. [2907]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information is shown in the table and relates to the number of discharges from hospital where an adverse reaction to "Drugs, medicaments and biological substances causing adverse effects in therapeutic use" has been recorded. It is not possible to identify centrally information relating specifically to prescribed drugs.
diversity of settings. There are therefore encouraging signs that the aims of the initiative—in terms of growth, quality, and choice for parents—are being met.
A comprehensive evaluation of the operation of the pilot year schemes is being conducted by Stirling university; and the findings of the study will be taken into account in planning for national extension. The authorities involved in the pilot are also conducting their own monitoring and evaluation of the initiative; and this too will contribute to my right hon. Friend's final assessment.