§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the size and capacity of the portable oxygen appliances provided through the hospital service to permit individual mobility.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThe following seven different sizes are available to the hospital service:
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Size mm Capacity Length Diameter liters 382 x 78 100 490 x 78 120 385 x 100 120 462 x 88 170 493 x 100 200 457 x 100 230 610 x 100 310
§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many persons at the present time have received portable oxygen appliances through the hospital service; and what is her estimate of future use;
(2) how many portable oxygen appliances have been provided by the hospital service for individuals suffering from lung disability or disease in order that a measure of personal mobility can be achieved.
§ Mr. O'MalleyI regret that this information is not available centrally nor is it possible to estimate future usage.