asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to complete his considerations of the provision of oxygen concentrators for patients requiring large quantities of oxygen.

I expect to be able to make an announcement within the next few months.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what studies have been made in Northern Ireland of the potential for supplying oxygen concentrators through private health care organisations; and if he will make a statement.

None; consideration is being given to the supply of oxygen concentrators through the family practitioner services.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from members of the medical and nursing professions about the domiciliary oxygen service in Northern Ireland.

Two doctors have asked the Department of Health and Social Services (Northern Ireland) for oxygen concentrators to be provided for patients needing high dose therapy.