§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if additional resources are to be allocated to the provision of primary health care for the over-75s in inner city practices.
§ Mr. HayhoeA major review of primary health care is under way: the Command Paper "Primary Health Care: An Agenda for Discussion" (Cmnd. 9771) issued in April includes a chapter on promoting primary health care in inner cities for people of all ages. Consultations on the paper will continue until the end of the year and I intend to await the outcome of the review before reaching conclusions.
§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what provision is made for the after-care of diabetics discharged from hospital.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe after-care of a diabetic patient discharged from hospital is the responsibility of the general practitioner. Many diabetics, however, continue attending hospital clinics regularly. Specialist nursing, dietetic advice and chiropody services are also available.