HC Deb 25 June 1984 vol 62 c359W
Mr. Frank Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance is available to health authorities to ensure an adequate supply of incontinence pads to invalids being nursed at home.

Mr. John Patten

Health authorities are responsible for ensuring adequate arrangements for the supply of incontinence pads to patients who are receiving home nursing care and no specific guidance has been issued.