HC Deb 31 October 2002 vol 391 c935W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the 10 most frequently prescribed items of community equipment are. [78057]

Jacqui Smith

Community equipment is prescribed according to local needs and priorities. We do not keep a central count.

Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what new targets have been introduced to speed up the delivery of community equipment and the time taken to make minor adaptations. [78059]

Jacqui Smith

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health, made a statement to the House on 23 July 2002 concerning services for older people. He announced that by December 2004, all items of community equipment will be delivered within seven working days. This target will also apply to minor adaptations made by community equipment services.