HC Deb 30 March 1999 vol 328 c650W
38. Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on Government policy on the provision of health services to patients with multiple sclerosis. [77736]

Mr. Denham

The national health service provides health care on the basis of clinical need. This includes the health services which may be required by people with multiple sclerosis ranging from primary care to specialist services.

Guidance on betainterferon was issued to the national health service in November 1995.