§ Phil SawfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to receive advice from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence on Somatropin. [67734]
§ Ms BlearsThe National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidance on human growth hormone in children in May 2002. I understand that NICE's guidance on human growth hormone in adults was due to be issued this month. However, since the final appraisal determination has been appealed against, the guidance will be issued at the earliest in October 2002, subject to the outcome of the appeal.