§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether disposable syringes and needles supplied through the hospital service for diabetic treatment are intended for single use only;
(2) what guidance is given to the hospital service with regard to the proportion of disposable syringes to be supplied for diabetic treatment to the number of injections each requires.
§ Mr. NewtonIt is for consultants to advise their patients on the use best suited to their own condition. Departmental guidance on clinical matters would be inappropriate.