To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made on the implementation of the recommendations for osteoporosis services contained in the National Service Framework for Older People. (179577)

Progress in implementation of the recommendations contained in the National Service Framework for Older People, including those for osteoporosis services, is detailed in “A New Ambition for Old Age: Next steps in implementing the National Service Framework for Older People” published in April 2006. This publication was issued at the mid-way point of the 10-year National Service Framework for Older People.