§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with the Department for Education and Skills on introducing annual health checks for schoolchildren up to the age of 16. [124483]
§ Dr. LadymanMinisterial colleagues in the Department of Health regularly meet ministerial colleagues from the Department for Education and Skills, where various issues are discussed. Our discussions often include the best way to provide health care, to support health promotional activity for schoolchildren and young people and to ensure access to any health checks that are necessary for their well being.