David Smith MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Babies: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the UK National Screening Committee to publish its recommendation following the consultation on newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy; and when Ministers expect to make
Answer: The Government is advised on all screening matters by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), an independent scientific advisory committee which is made up of leading medical and screening experts.The UK NSC considered newborn screening for metachro...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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