Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 July 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 1 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he (a) commissioned, (b) received and (c) plans to publish (i) the Tuberculosis Action Plan and (ii) the Hepatitis C Action Plan; and if he will make a statement. - Inc refs to 'Getting Ahead of the Curve' and 'Hepatitis C Strategy for England', copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he (a) commissioned, (b) received and (c) plans to publish (i) the Tuberculosis Action Plan and (ii) the Hepatitis C Action Plan; and if he will make a statement. [180406] Miss Melanie Johnson: Action plans for tuberculosis and hepatitis C have been developed in the light of the Chief Medical Officer's infectious disease strategy, "Getting Ahead of the Curve". The Hepatitis C action plan for England implements our consultation document, "Hepatitis C Strategy for England" and was published on 29 June 2004. Copies are available in the Library. It is our intention to publish the tuberculosis action plan when departmental business allows. In the meantime, progress has continued, with a number of actions being taken forward.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 180406; 423 c415W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Health services Disease control Infectious diseases Hepatitis Medical treatments Tuberculosis
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