HC Deb 19 July 1999 vol 335 cc413-4W
Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about the availability on the NHS of pen needles for children with diabetes. [90811]

Mr. Denham

We have consulted on proposals which would allow insulin pen needles to be prescribed by general practitioners on the National Health Service for both adults and children. We have received representations from most of the organisations consulted. We are considering them, and are seeking clarification on certain points before we make our final decisions.

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