§ Mr. GregoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the proposals in the White Paper, "Working for Patients" will result in any restriction on the provision of ostomy appliances; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 3 July 1989]: No. Decisions about the provision of appliances for ostomy patients will remain a matter for the clinical and professional judgment of the medical and nursing staff working with the patient.