North East: Neuromuscular Services Mr. David Anderson To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) whether he has had discussions with the North East Specialised Commissioning Group on a review of neuromuscular services in that region; (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. Ann Keen 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.