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Multiple Sclerosis (PE431)

Tuesday 5 February 2002 Public Petitions Committee Petitions 10 contributions · 4 speakers

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John McAllion Lab The Convener · Dundee East
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PE431 is not on the agenda, but members will remember that the subject of the petition was beta interferon. Members will also know that, under a new deal agreed between the Government and the drug companies, beta interferon is to be made available to all Scots patients who need it. We can claim PE431 as another success.

Dorothy-Grace Elder SNP Glasgow
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All patients who are found to be suitable for treatment with beta interferon will get it. Are we certain that there is not a catch?

John McAllion Lab The Convener · Dundee East
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I have not seen the detail of the deal. There may well be a catch, but at least it is a step in the right direction. The move was welcomed warmly by the petitioners.

Rhoda Grant Lab Highlands and Islands
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The Multiple Sclerosis Society in Scotland will agree with the medics on the patients who are suitable for treatment. I have not been made aware that that was an issue.

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