§ Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of each variant of CJD were identified in 1997; and how many resulted in death. [29417]
§ Ms JowellCreutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) is invariably fatal. Definite diagnosis of all types of CJD depends on the examination of brain tissue and is usually only made after the patient has died.
The Department publishes monthly statistics showing deaths from all types of CJD. The latest were issued on 2 February 1998 and copies are available in the Library.
§ Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the World Health Organisation has revised its statement of April 1996 that a link has not yet been proven between V-CJD in the United Kingdom and the effects of exposure to the BSE agent. [29757]
§ Ms JowellA further World Health Organisation consultation was held very recently. We expect to be informed of the outcome very shortly and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.