To ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has produced on the use of statins; and if he will make a statement. (150816)

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published technology appraisal guidance on “Cardiovascular Disease – Statins” in January 2006. This guidance has been placed in the Library and is available on NICE’s website at www.guidance.nice.org.uk/TA94