HC Deb 27 July 1998 vol 317 cc93-4W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 21 July 1998,Official Report, column 529, concerning continence services, what advice or instructions he expects to issue to inform the next commissioning round. [52274]

Mr. Milburn

The guidance "Continence—an agenda for action for continence services" which was issued to the National Health Service in 1991 already provides advice on continence services.

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 21 July 1998,Official Report, column 529, concerning continence services, when his Department commenced its review of continence policy; and when he will publish his conclusions. [52275]

Mr. Milburn

The work to develop the review of continence policy started in April 1998 and a research and development seminar was held on 12 June. It is envisaged that the results of the review will be reflected in guidance that will be issued in due course.