§ Sir John HannamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the Government's policy on the insuring of wheelchairs and other aids for disabled people; what advice is given to health authorities on this; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. YeoGuidance of national health service insurance was contained in the management executive's letter EL(90)195 of 2 October 1990. This advised health authorities that the public sector generally should carry its own risks unless greater value for money can be obtained by commercial insurance. National health service trusts are free to make the insurance arrangements which they consider to be most cost effective.