HC Deb 03 June 1974 vol 874 cc384-5W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the size and capacity of the portable oxygen appliances provided through the hospital service to permit individual mobility.

Mr. O'Malley

The following seven different sizes are available to the hospital service:

Size
mm Capacity
Length Diameter liters
382 x 78 100
490 x 78 120
385 x 100 120
462 x 88 170
493 x 100 200
457 x 100 230
610 x 100 310

Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many persons at the present time have received portable oxygen appliances through the hospital service; and what is her estimate of future use;

(2) how many portable oxygen appliances have been provided by the hospital service for individuals suffering from lung disability or disease in order that a measure of personal mobility can be achieved.

Mr. O'Malley

I regret that this information is not available centrally nor is it possible to estimate future usage.

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