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Written question asked by Lord Harrison (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001.


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question
How many prisoners in United Kingdom prisons are (a) insulin-dependent and (b) non-insulin dependent diabetics; and What percentage of insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent prisoners are permitted to monitor their own blood sugar levels; and (b) what percentage of insulin-dependent prisoners are permitted to keep their insulin-dependent delivery systems with them; and What percentage of insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent prisoners have (a) had regular access to a diabetes specialist in the last 12 months; and (b) are provided with a regular and appropriate diet for their diabetic condition. [HL 1949] [HL 1950] [HL 1951]. - Includes figures and fact that the detailed information requested about diabetic prisoners in England and Wales is not routinely collected centrally (and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1949; 624 c356-7WA
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Diabetes Blood Health services Medical treatments Prisoners Monitoring