§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence will report to him on the use of beta interferon; and if he will make a statement. [86483]
§ Mr. DenhamThe initial work programme and, therefore, the timing of guidance on any specific procedure for the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has not been finally determined, although it is likely that beta interferon will be referred to NICE.