Renal Transplants And Dialysis

Mr. Carter-Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he categorises (a) renal transplant surgery and (b) dialysis treatment as routine treatments available on the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten
Yes. Both these services are provided in each health service region.

Mr. Carter-Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received advocating that renal transplant surgery and dialysis treatment should not be regarded as an area of priority development in the National Health Service; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten
No such representations have been received.