§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received from health professionals regarding the transfer of the Public Health Laboratory to the NHS. [75506]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 21 October 2002]: A number of representations were received, both welcoming the proposals and raising concerns, which we sought to address in the final decisions on which laboratories would transfer to the National Health Service. This was announced on 3 September 2002.