HC Deb 06 May 1998 vol 311 c422W
Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultations he has had with pharmacists and other health retailers on the possible future supply of continence pads through the retail sector; and when these meetings were held. [40198]

Mr. Milburn

There have been no such meetings as there are no plans to change the basis of supply of continence pads from the National Health Service to the retail sector.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people have been on waiting lists in(a) Burnley and (b) Lancashire for continence pads from the NHS for more than (i) one month, (ii) three months and (iii) six months. [41052]

Mr. Milburn

The information requested is not available centrally.