Kidney Patients (Allowance)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Services – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Rhagfyr 1973.

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Photo of Mr Paul Dean Mr Paul Dean , Somerset North 12:00, 4 Rhagfyr 1973

We all admire the courage of the way in which people who are having dialysis treatment continue to do valuable work within the community. However, it is for the board to interpret the statute. I assure my hon. Friend that where those who are on dialysis come within the regulations—in other words, require treatment for more than three days or nights a week—they are eligible for the allowance.