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449843

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Contraceptives: Girls
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many girls under the age of 16 have been prescribed the contraceptive pill or contraceptive implants in each of the last 10 years.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	25537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Specialised Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (previously known as Community Contraceptive Clinics) collect this information which can be found through the following links:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB18597/srh-serv-eng-14-15-tab.xlsx" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB18597/srh-serv-eng-14-15-tab.xlsx</a></p></td><td><p>Table 7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB15746/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-13-14-tab.xlsx" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB15746/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-13-14-tab.xlsx</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB12548/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-12-13-tab1.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB12548/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-12-13-tab1.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB08153/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-11-12-tab1.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB08153/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-11-12-tab1.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB02940/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-10-11-tab1.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB02940/nhs-cont-serv-comm-cont-clin-eng-10-11-tab1.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009-10</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00159/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2009-2010-tab.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00159/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2009-2010-tab.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008-09</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00153/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2008-2009-tab.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00153/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2008-2009-tab.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007-08</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00128/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2007-2008-tab-v1.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00128/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2007-2008-tab-v1.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006-07</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00113/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2006-2007-tab.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00113/nhs-cont-serv-eng-2006-2007-tab.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005-06</p></td><td><p><a href="http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00106/cont-serv-eng-2005-06-tab.xls" target="_blank">http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB00106/cont-serv-eng-2005-06-tab.xls</a></p></td><td><p>Table 4</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>It should be noted that in 2014/15 the methodology used to determine the choice of contact was revised and the data is not directly comparable to previous years. This does not include women who are prescribed contraceptives from other sources such as general practitioners and hospital doctors, as data are not available by age from these services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 16:10:46 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison previous answer version 43846 answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

449850

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Meningitis
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate his Department has made of the (a) number of meningitis cases and (b) number of fatal meningitis cases in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	25464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>Public Health England collects data on laboratory confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease which is a major cause of bacterial meningitis in England. Linked data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have been used to generate information on deaths from invasive meningococcal disease, as shown in the table. The data do not distinguish between invasive meningococcal disease presentation as meningitis or septicaemia.</p><p> </p><p>Number of laboratory confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) and related ONS certified deaths in England by epidemiological year: 2010/11 to 2014/15</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/15*</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cases of IMD</p></td><td><p>1009</p></td><td><p>730</p></td><td><p>769</p></td><td><p>636</p></td><td><p>724</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ONS certified deaths</p></td><td><p>60</p></td><td><p>34</p></td><td><p>43</p></td><td><p>39</p></td><td><p>56</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>*provisional</p><p><br>The increase in cases of IMD in 2014/15 relative to 2013/14 has been largely due to the rise in one form of IMD - MenW. A new MenACWY vaccination programme was introduced in August 2015 in response to this rise in cases.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 14:16:11 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

449871

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Musculoskeletal Disorders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to improve access to specialist psychology support for people with muscle-wasting conditions.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	John Mc Nally
uin	25339
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>With regards to the National Health Service in Scotland, as healthcare is a devolved issue, the Department cannot comment.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England commissions specialised neurological services at a national level, including those with muscle-wasting conditions. The neurosciences service specification sets out what designated specialised providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective care. Patients should have access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess, diagnose and provide support. The MDT will include neuromuscular consultants, neuromuscular physiotherapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other health professionals.</p><p> </p><p>The specification further sets out that neuromuscular clinics need to identify those at risk of respiratory problems and refer for specialist respiratory assessment and monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>The specification can be found at the following link:</p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf</p><p><br> A separate specification covers services for children.</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 25340 25514 question first answered 05/02/2016 14:35:17 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

449872

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Musculoskeletal Disorders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of specialist respiratory care for people with muscle-wasting conditions; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	John Mc Nally
uin	25340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>With regards to the National Health Service in Scotland, as healthcare is a devolved issue, the Department cannot comment.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England commissions specialised neurological services at a national level, including those with muscle-wasting conditions. The neurosciences service specification sets out what designated specialised providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective care. Patients should have access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess, diagnose and provide support. The MDT will include neuromuscular consultants, neuromuscular physiotherapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other health professionals.</p><p> </p><p>The specification further sets out that neuromuscular clinics need to identify those at risk of respiratory problems and refer for specialist respiratory assessment and monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>The specification can be found at the following link:</p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf</p><p><br> A separate specification covers services for children.</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 25339 25514 question first answered 05/02/2016 14:35:18 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

449982

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Musculoskeletal Disorders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress his Department has made on improving access to specialist psychology support for people with muscle-wasting conditions.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Mr David Crausby
uin	25514
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>With regards to the National Health Service in Scotland, as healthcare is a devolved issue, the Department cannot comment.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England commissions specialised neurological services at a national level, including those with muscle-wasting conditions. The neurosciences service specification sets out what designated specialised providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective care. Patients should have access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess, diagnose and provide support. The MDT will include neuromuscular consultants, neuromuscular physiotherapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other health professionals.</p><p> </p><p>The specification further sets out that neuromuscular clinics need to identify those at risk of respiratory problems and refer for specialist respiratory assessment and monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>The specification can be found at the following link:</p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf</p><p><br> A separate specification covers services for children.</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 25339 25340 question first answered 05/02/2016 14:35:18 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

450027

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Obesity: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Prime Minister has seen a draft childhood obesity strategy document.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	25410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>As part of the development of the Childhood Obesity Strategy, the Secretary of State has regular meetings to discuss its content. The Childhood Obesity Strategy will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 14:10:07 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

448688

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many full-time staff have been employed at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	24723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) staff numbers for the last five years are listed below:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Staff employed by RIPL in each of the last five years</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Technical and Admin Staff</p></td><td><p>Medical Staff</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>14</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Note: </em>Since 2013, RIPL was incorporated into the functions of Public Health England.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 14:11:47 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

448698

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Zika Virus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the Zika virus.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	24727
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>The Secretary of State regularly discusses matters across his portfolio with his European counterparts. He continues to closely monitor the situation on the Zika virus. Additionally, Departmental officials continue to discuss the development of the virus with relevant European colleagues, and will be participating in a European Health Security Committee meeting on Zika on Tuesday 9 February 2016.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 14:46:59 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

448709

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Zika Virus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Chief Executive of Public Health England on the Zika virus.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	24810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>Public Health England’s (PHE) Medical Director is fully engaged in cross-Government discussions on tackling Zika virus and regularly provides updates to Ministers. Staff in the Department, PHE, and other Government departments are in regular contact to monitor the Zika virus situation.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 13:16:08 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

448713

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	IVF
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will take steps to equalise access to IVF treatment through the NHS across the country.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	24841
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>The level of provision of infertility treatment, as for all health services they commission, is decided by local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and will take into account the needs of the population overall. The CCG’s decisions are underpinned by clinical insight and knowledge of local healthcare needs. As such, provision of services will vary in response to local needs.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England expects that all those involved in commissioning infertility treatment services to be fully aware of the importance of having regard to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence fertility guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>On 14 December last year I met with stakeholders, together with colleagues from NHS England and Monitor, to discuss the issue of improving the provision of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The Department along with NHS England and Monitor will be giving further consideration to the scope for improving the commissioning of IVF services.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 05/02/2016 14:08:41 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe