HC Deb 17 October 1996 vol 282 c1102W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many cervical cancer screening tests were carried out in each nation, region and health authority area in each year since 1990 with, in each case, the percentage of such tests requiring follow-up; [41339]

(2) if he will place in the Library all guidance he has issued about the adequacy and competence of cervical cancer screening tests; [41340]

(3) what guidance he has issued as to the acceptance by NHS pathologists as adequate cervical cancer screening test record cards that do not confirm that visual inspection has taken place; [41341]

(4) what representations he has received as to the adequacy of cervical cancer screening where no visual inspection of the cervix has taken place. [41342]

Mr. Horam

I will write to the hon. Member.