Mr. John Patten: Epilepsy is not a notifiable condition. The information requested is not held centrally, and could be compiled only at disproportionate cost.
Mr. Ernie Ross asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what funds his Department is granting to sponsor research into epilepsy; and if he intends to increase them.
Mr. John Patten: No specifically Northern Ireland research projects on epilepsy are being funded at present. The health and social services in Northern Ireland benefit from national research.
