§ Mr. Raceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the number of hospitals and clinics which are providing free plastic syringes through the National Health Service to diabetic patients; if he will improve the take-up of this facility; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergSingle-use plastic syringes and single-use needles supplied through the National Health Service are used primarily in the treatment of patients in hospital. They can be made available for use outside hospital only if a hospital specialist feels that they are medically necessary for the patient. Information on the numbers issued in this way is not held centrally.