§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to complete his considerations of the provision of oxygen concentrators for patients requiring large quantities of oxygen.
§ Mr. Chris PattenI expect to be able to make an announcement within the next few months.
§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what studies have been made in Northern Ireland of the potential for supplying oxygen concentrators through private health care organisations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenNone; consideration is being given to the supply of oxygen concentrators through the family practitioner services.
§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from members of the medical and nursing professions about the domiciliary oxygen service in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenTwo doctors have asked the Department of Health and Social Services (Northern Ireland) for oxygen concentrators to be provided for patients needing high dose therapy.