§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, when a patient in renal failure is provided with a home dialysis unit, it is the responsibility of the health authority or of the local authority to make any necessary structural alterations to his house, such as adding an extra room; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleSince 1st April 1974, area health authorities have been responsible for making any necessary adaptation to a patient's home to provide suitable accommodation for home dialysis.