HC Deb 26 October 1998 vol 318 cc70-1W
Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) when he expects to conclude his consideration of making pen needles available on the NHS for insulin dependent diabetics; [55711]

(2) if he will make a statement about the availability of needles for diabetic pen injection systems through the NHS. [55712]

Mr. Milburn

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State expects to make a decision shortly.