§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the adequacy of facilities for the treatment of end stage renal failure; what reply he has given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI received a deputation led by the hon. Member on 1 November, and we have received about 150 letters on the subject this year. We have referred in our replies to the various ways in which we are seeking to improve these services, a number of which are mentioned in my replies to the hon. Member's other questions today.