§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the estimated cost of providing nebulisers free of charge to all NHS patients requiring them in the present financial year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe information requested is not available centrally; this is a matter for individual health authorities. District general managers have been reminded of their duty under section 1 of the National Health Service Act 1977 to provide health service free at the point of delivery to NHS patients except where there is statutory provision for charging.