Trevor Sargent
Ceist:33 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, he has to classify asthma as a notifiable disease taking into account the range of respiratory conditions covered by the term; the plans, if any, he has to assess the growing incidence of asthma in the country; the reason for this growing incidence; and if he will make a statement in respect of the burden of cost which the treatment of asthma imposes on many sufferers and their families. [8777/96]