§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the availability of(a) advice on and (b) assistance with the ketogenic diet offered by the NHS. [161039]
§ Dr. Ladyman[holding answer 12 March 2004]: It is for primary care trusts, in partnership with strategic health authorities and other local stakeholders, to determine how best to use their funds to meet national and local priorities for improving health, tackling health inequalities and modernising services., This will include responsibility for decisions on the availability of the ketogenic diet and of advice on and assistance with it.