HC Deb 21 January 1958 vol 580 c157W
Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Minister of Health what steps he will take to alleviate the expense to which sufferers from diabetes in Swindon are exposed by being obliged to make repeated payments for the equipment and drugs which are necessary for them.

Mr. Walker-Smith

In diabetic and other cases where there is a continuing need for drugs and appliances, it is already open to a doctor to prescribe quantities sufficient to last a reasonable time.