HC Deb 29 November 1977 vol 940 c113W
Mr. Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many kidney machines have been purchased by his Department during the year 1977; and how many of those purchased were manufactured (a) in Great Britain and (b) abroad.

Mr. Moyle

During the year 1977 my Department has so far purchased 279 kidney machines all of which were manufactured in Great Britain.

Mr. Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many manufacturers of kidney machines in the United Kingdom have supplied machines to his Department under contract during the present year.

Mr. Moyle

Two.