Wales pays to replace French-made breast implants – but England won't

From The Guardian UK: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/10/wales-replace-french-breast-implants

Welsh health minister says not removing defective implants could endanger women's health

Denis Campbell
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 10 January 2012

The Welsh government says it will pay to replace French-made PIP breast implants for women who were treated privately.

Welsh health minister Lesley Griffiths said not replacing the implants could endanger women's health, given some have already ruptured.

The health secretary, Andrew Lansley, will rule out following suit in England when he updates MPs on the scandal today.

The Commons health select committee is to inquire into the cosmetic treatments industry.

Complete article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/10/wales-replace-french-breast-implants