HC Deb 29 March 1994 vol 240 cc627-8W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in theOfficial Report the guidance he has issued to insulin-dependent diabetics in Wales regarding the methods they should use to dispose of (a) blood-glucose testing strips, (b) lancets and (c) hypodermic syringes and needles.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Guidance for insulin-dependent diabetics on the disposal of hypodermic syringes and needles has been provided under Welsh health circular WHC (FP)(87)24 dated 6 August 1987. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House. No guidance has been issued in respect of the disposal of blood-glucose testing strips or lancets.