HC Deb 04 November 1997 vol 300 c187W
Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what factors are being considered in determining whether pen needles for insulin dependent diabetics should be available on prescription; [13240]

(2) what representations he has received about pen needles for the use of insulin dependent diabetics; and if he will make a statement. [13242]

Mr. Milburn

We have received representations from the British Diabetic Association and others which we are considering, taking all relevant factors into account.