§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure the issue of free needles, syringes and other equipment essential for self-treatment and any other medical treatment for diabetics; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieEssential equipment is already available to diabetics free of charge, either on prescription by general medical practitioners or through the hospital service.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now provide blood sugar testing strips and disposable needles and syringes on the National Health Service for diabetics.
§ Mrs. CurrieBlood glucose testing strips and disposable syringes are already available free on the National Health Service through the hospital service if they are necessary for a patient's treatment.