HC Deb 24 July 1939 vol 350 cc1021-2
59. Mr. G. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health how many dependents of State- insured persons who suffer from diabetes have received insulin free through the public assistance committees; and what was the value of the same during the past year or the latest date?

Miss Horsbrugh

The supply of insulin under Poor Law powers does not require the approval of my right hon. Friend, and I am afraid that the information desired by the hon. Member is not available in my Department.

Mr. Griffiths

Is there any chance in the near future that all dependants of insured persons will get this insulin free, without all the difficulties which stand in the way in connection with the public assistance committees, which are almost insurmountable?

Miss Horsbrugh

I think that that is another question, and perhaps the hon. Member will put it down.

Mr. Griffiths

I have put it down six times in the last two years.