§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he categorises (a) renal transplant surgery and (b) dialysis treatment as routine treatments available on the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenYes. Both these services are provided in each health service region.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received advocating that renal transplant surgery and dialysis treatment should not be regarded as an area of priority development in the National Health Service; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenNo such representations have been received.