asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many urology patients will no longer have continence products delivered to their home under the Department of Health's proposed reform of services relating to Part IX of the drug tariff in the event that the reform is implemented. [HL2223]

The department is consulting on the arrangements under part IX of the drug tariff for the provision of urology and stoma appliances, and related services, to primary care. The consultation is ongoing and no decisions have been taken. It is a stated objective of the consultation process that patient care will be maintained and, where applicable, improved.