HC Deb 20 March 1950 vol 472 c94W
Wing-Commander Bullus

asked the Minister of Health if he will arrange that special foods prepared for diabetic people shall be supplied as medical necessities under the National Health Scheme.

Mr. Bevan

No. I am afraid this is not possible. The Act of 1946 authorises the provision of all proper or sufficient drugs and medicines, but does not cover the provision of foods.