§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is in respect of the supply of portable nebulisers by the NHS free of charge. [185778]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonPortable nebulisers are not available on National Health Service prescription from general practitioners, but are available free of charge, on loan from primary care and NHS trusts.
We think that it is most appropriate for them to remain as NHS property to monitor their usage and ensure that NHS resources are used most effectively.