HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 cc61-2W
42. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will arrange for disposable needles and syringes to be available without charge to the parents or guardians of diabetic children.

Mr. Alison

No, for the reasons which I gave to my hon. Friend during the debate on the Adjournment on 4th July last.- [Vol. 859, c. 683–94.]

Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will arrange for social workers employed in the National Health Service to have a course to equip them to give advice to parents of diabetic children.

Mr. Alison

Responsibility for the promotion of training in all fields of social work lies with the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work. The council has set up a working party to consider the special problems involved in social work with the handicapped and the training needs of those who will be working for them. This working party may be expected to take account of the needs for personal and social support both of diabetic children and their parents, and of all other handicapped individuals and their families.