HC Deb 17 February 1942 vol 377 c1627
11. Sir Robert Young

asked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements exist for supplying or replacing spectacles to men serving abroad; and whether he is aware that complaints have come to hand regretting non-delivery of such necessary help covering many months?

Captain Margesson

In theatres of war where adequate trade facilities do not exist for the supply and replacement of spectacles for soldiers, military optical centres have been established with all the necessary equipment. Some delay in the supply of frames and lenses has occurred in the past owing to enemy action, but ample stocks have now either reached their destinations or are on their way.