HL Deb 25 February 1998 vol 586 cc98-9WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the current state of their consideration of whether diabetics using pen injection devices should be required to pay for needles; and what further consideration is needed before they can announce a decision. [HL667]

Baroness Jay of Paddington

Department of Health officials are in discussion with the major suppliers on issues relating to cost. We should be able to make decisions when those discussions have been concluded.