Commenting on today's revelation that the Department for Work and Pensions has scrapped a new benefits processing computer system at a cost of £141m, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP said:
The term 'asthma' should be abolished because it is incorrect and misleading, claims a leading medical journal.
The number of cases of autism diagnosed in the United Kingdom has increased tenfold over the past decade, and that has led to a growing recognition that support services are vital to people with autistic spectrum disorders and for their families and carers.
Lib Dems support a move to get more people off incapacity benefit and into work but the Government have to ensure that such a scheme is properly supported.
Commenting on the King's Fund report, 'Future Trends and Challenges for Cancer Services in England' Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:
It may be possible to develop a quick, painless skin test for Alzheimer's disease, scientists say.
