HC Deb 30 January 1996 vol 270 c711W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to provide free injection pens for insulin injections were a clinical need for such injections has been approved. [10687]

Mr. Malone

The clinical needs of people requiring insulin injections may be met through the existing provision of disposable syringes and needles on general practitioner prescription. Disposable injection pens are also available on GP prescription and insulin injection systems may be provided free through the hospital service.