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As members will have read, there is quite a procedure for that code. It is suggested in paragraph 38 of our legal brief that there is a degree of uncertainty about whether the code will create a criminal offence.
This information is not availablein the format requested. Current coding systems are not sensitive enough to distinguishobese from morbidly obese patients, nor is there a single code to identify surgeryto aid weight loss.
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Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 February 2001
Susan Deacon has made the point that no commitment has been made to legislation and that a voluntary code is not yet before us.Maureen Macmillan suggested that we invite the minister to appear before us once there has been consultation on the voluntary code.