HC Deb 29 March 1983 vol 40 c120W
Mr. Les Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received concerning nebulisers for respiratory and other illnesses; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

In the past year, 15 that can be readily identified. Our replies have explained that, while the simplest form of nebuliser is available on a National Health Service prescription from a general practitioner, more complex versions—usually requiring a power source—may, subject to the local availability of funds, be prescribed only by hospital consultants.