Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to introduce a chlamydia screening programme for men.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce a chlamydia screening programme for men. [142065] Miss Melanie Johnson: The chlamydia screening programme, which is being implemented nationally, actively promotes screening for both men and women. The programme is also targeting men that do not traditionally use health services by introducing screening at venues such as armed forces bases and male prisons. The Department of Health have also commissioned the Men's Health Forum to oversee the `Men and Chlamydia Project'. This project will increase men's awareness of chlamydia, promote the adoption of safer sex practices and encourage men to seek screening and treatment where appropriate.

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