asked the Minister for Health the funds he intends to allocate to the National Board for Science and Technology for their external quality assessment scheme in clinical biochemistry in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - National Board for Science and Technology.
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I have considered proposals from the National Board for Science and Technology regarding the funding arrangements for the external quality assessment scheme in clinical biochemistry. While I fully accept the value of this project, I have not found it possible to make the proposed contribution available from resources at my disposal to its funding in present circumstances.