House of Lords written question – answered am ar 14 Mawrth 2013.
Lord Browne of Belmont
DUP
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they propose to continue funding for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit.
Earl Howe
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health
The Health Protection Agency is currently contributing to some of the administrative costs of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit. From April 2013, this funding contribution will be provided by Public Health England.
Yes0 people think so
No2 people think not
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