HC Deb 12 January 1988 vol 125 c247W
86. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when he now expects to be able to make blood glucose testing strips available on prescription to diabetics.

Mr. Newton

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Exeter (Mr. Hannam) on 24 November 1987 at column174. Discussions with manufacturers about supply arrangements and price will take place during January and February.