§ Sir Julian CritchleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the work of his Department's standing group on health technology in respect of carcinoma of the prostate in relation to health technology assessment. [10760]
§ Mr. HoramThe Department of Health's standing group on health technology commissioned research on the detection, management and screening for carcinoma of the prostate which was recently reported. The findings have been referred to the Department's national screening committee for advice. I will consider the findings following receipt of this advice.