HC Deb 12 April 2002 vol 383 c674W
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish the consultation document on the Review of Domiciliary Oxygen Services. [44303]

Ms Blears

We expect to consider possible options arising from the review of the domiciliary oxygen service shortly.

Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the different forms of domiciliary oxygen therapy available on the NHS drugs tariff for prescription to people who are on longterm oxygen therapy. [44300]

Ms Blears

Long term oxygen therapy should, wherever possible, be provided by an oxygen concentrator installed in the patient's home. Gaseous oxygen in cylinders is also available, but is primarily intended for patients needing intermittent therapy.