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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 June 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make funds available to Medic Alert in order to defray the costs of re-engraving allergy bracelets for those on low incomes following the proposed changes to telephone numbers in the Central London area.
Answer

Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make funds available to Medic Alert in order to defray the costs of re-engraving allergy bracelets for those on low incomes following the proposed changes to telephone numbers in the Central London area. [88656] Mr. Hutton: The Department has no funds available for this purpose. Telephone numbering is a matter for the Office of Telecommunications.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
334 c219W; 88656
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Costs Greater London Identification Telephone numbering Allergies Medic Alert