HC Deb 05 April 1982 vol 21 c256W
Mr. Allen McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to allow the Canon communicator to be made available on prescription chargeable to his Department.

Mr. Rossi

Health authorities have the power to provide aids such as the Canon communicator but provision in individual cases is dependent upon the recommendation of a hospital consultant and upon local decisions regarding the use of financial resources.

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