HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 c41W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) which health authorities fund carrier screening for cystic fibrosis; [1757]

(2) which health authorities fund neo-natal screening for cystic fibrosis; [1759]

(3) how much each health authority spent on genetic services as a percentage of their annual budget in the last year for which figures are available; [1758]

(4) how many health authorities fund pre-natal genetic screening and for which conditions; and if he will name them. [1756]

Ms Jowell

Information on screening for cystic fibrosis, genetic screening, and genetic services is not collected centrally by the Department of Health. The information is held by individual health authorities and trusts to whom a direct approach would have to be made.