HC Deb 21 February 1985 vol 73 c539W
Rev. Martin Smyth

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many patients in each of the Northern Ireland health and social services boards are supplied with oxygen by community pharmacists; what is the estimated cost of this service; and if he ensures that patients in rural areas are given adequate cover.

Mr. Scott

The information requested is as follows for the 12-month period December 1983 to November 1984:

Number of patients supplied Cost
£
Eastern board 608 185,996
Northern board 245 60,009
Southern board 193 53,504
Western board 166 108,261

I am satisfied that all patients receive adequate service.