§ Mr. DawsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will make needles and re-usable pens for the treatment of diabetes available free on prescription. [106964]
§ Mr. DenhamWe have consulted on proposals which would include allowing insulin pen needles and reusable pens to be prescribed by general practitioners on the National Health Service. 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.