§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action is being taken to co-ordinate the various specialties which are relevant to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis; and what action is being taken to improve access to densitrometry and appropriate follow-on treatment. [132908]
§ Yvette Cooper[holding answer 27 July 2000]: The launch of the Department's Osteoporosis Strategy in June 1998 provided evidence-based clinical guidelines for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. These should provide the basis for health authorities wishing to develop their own strategies. It is for local health authorities to decide what services to provide taking into account resources available and the needs of the local population.