§ Vera BairdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on the provision of transport to enable 273W patients in areas where there is no general practitioner within walking distance to get treatment when it is needed. [136465]
§ Mr. HuttonThis is a matter for local decision by primary care trusts. However, if a patient's condition is such that he or she cannot get to the surgery, the general practitioner concerned is required to make a home visit.