HC Deb 15 May 1987 vol 116 c430W
Ms. Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he now expects negotiations with manufacturers to be completed on supplying free disposable syringes and needles to diabetics; when he expects to make an announcement on their availability; and when he expects the scheme to commence.

Mr. Newton

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock and Burntwood (Mr. Howarth) on 14 May.