HC Deb 17 June 1998 vol 314 c259W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the costs of introducing universal screening of children for cystic fibrosis. [45983]

Mr. Boateng

Research evidence about antenatal and neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis, which will include some estimates of costs, is due to be published shortly. The National Screening Committee, which offers Ministers advice about the case for introducing or changing individual screening programmes, will consider this evidence and offer advice about the next steps later in the year.