§ 12. Mr. SandersTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress he has made with the diabetes national service framework; and if he will make a statement. [R] [67275]
§ Mr. HuttonWe published the standards for the Diabetes National Service Framework last December. The delivery strategy for the Framework is currently being developed with the help of an Implementation Group and will be published later this year.
§ 32. Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to introduce a high-risk screening programme for type-2 diabetes. [67296]
§ Mr. LammyI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the Minister of State (Jacqui Smith) on 11 January 2001,Official Report, column 260W. Any decision about a start date for a possible programme will depend on the advice the Department receives.