HC Deb 22 July 1957 vol 574 cc21-2
40. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Minister of Health what composite packs are now available for the chronic sick at a single charge under the National Health Service.

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

With permission, I will circulate the list in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mrs. Jeger

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the list contains any additions to those of which the House was last informed, as that was a paltry list and of no help to chronic sufferers from diabetes who are still having to pay item by item for everything they need?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

I should not call it trivial. It contains nine items. The hon. Lady might like to know that the British Medical Association has made some suggestions and we are discussing those now with the Association.

Mrs. Jeger

Surely the British Medical Association was asked months ago to make suggestions? Is the hon. Gentleman telling the House that really there has been no progress in this direction?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

No, I am telling the House that the British Medical Association has made some progress and we are now discussing its suggestions.

Following is the list: