§ Mr. David YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what arrangements are made by health authorities to pay the extra cost of water and heating bills for patients requiring haemodialysis treatment at home; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleHealth authorities are responsible for meeting costs connected with home haemodialysis including the cost of maintaining the dialysis room at the 241W appropriate temperature. From 1 April 1994 health authorities will also be responsible for meeting the cost of water used in the course of home haemodialysis by patients whose water supply is metered by their local water company.