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Diabetic Children (Use Of Disposable Needles)

Volume 949: debated on Monday 8 May 1978

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now allow the use of disposable needles for diabetic children in cases where a consultant paediatrician considers it desirable.

Disposable needles for diabetic children can already be supplied through hospitals in those cases where they are considered clinically necessary by the consultant responsible.