(2) if he will take steps to ensure that vulnerable patients with muscular dystrophy in the North East have access to NHS-funded muscular dystrophy care advisers.
No discussions have been held with the North East Specialised Commissioning Group (NESCG) on a review of neuromuscular services in that region.
It is the responsibility of the NESCG to ensure the provision of services for neuromuscular dystrophy patients in that region, including access to national health service funded muscular dystrophy care advisers.