§ Mr. Les Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received concerning nebulisers for respiratory and other illnesses; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergIn the past year, 15 that can be readily identified. Our replies have explained that, while the simplest form of nebuliser is available on a National Health Service prescription from a general practitioner, more complex versions—usually requiring a power source—may, subject to the local availability of funds, be prescribed only by hospital consultants.