§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why, although Dithranol paste is allowed on National Health Service prescriptions for the treatment of psoriasis, the tubular bandages required both clinically and for clothing protection are not so available, thus limiting self-medication and necessitating hospital visits at times when the malady is not at its worst.
§ Mr. MoyleI am advised that there is already an adequate range of tubular bandages and dressings available for this purpose on the prescription of a general practitioner. If the hon. Member has a particular bandage in mind, perhaps he will let me have details.