§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for a public education programme on the precautions necessary to exclude chlamydia infection. [42118]
§ Ms JowellThe Department already commissions health promotion work for sexually transmitted infections including Chlamydia and has recently funded leaflets and radio advertising. We are currently considering further measures to increase public awareness of Chlamydia.
§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research he has initiated into the effects of chlamydia infection. [42117]
§ Ms JowellI recently announced that the Department will be setting up two pilot studies to test the feasibility of opportunistic screening for chlamydial infection later this year. In addition, the National Health Service health technology assessment programme will shortly be issuing a call for research proposals on topics identified by expert advisers as needing further work.