§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what research has recently been undertaken by his Department on the relationship between driving and diabetes; and if he will make the research available to the public. [125709]
§ Mr. Hill[holding answer 12 June 2000]: No research has recently been undertaken by the Department. Projects will be initiated during this financial year. The specifications for the projects are currently being developed and they will address issues raised by The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee report on Diabetes and Driving. Tendering for this work is expected to take place in the early autumn.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what funding he is making available for research into the relationship between driving and diabetes. [125710]
§ Mr. Hill[holding answer 12 June 2000]: The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, in its report on Diabetes and Driving, recommended that the scope and depth of the fitness to drive research programme be enhanced and adequately funded. Provision has been made for £160,000 to cover the cost of the research projects on diabetes and driving which are being set up during this financial year.