§ 13. Mr. Saltasked the President of the Board of Education if it is the policy of his Department to make a profit on the supply of surgical appliances and dentistry.
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir. Under Section 81 of the Education Act, 1921, the amount that may be recovered from parents for the medical treatment of their children may not exceed the cost of the treatment. The charges normally made to parents for surgical appliances and for dental treatment are much less than the cost to the Authority.
§ Mr. SaltIf I bring evidence that considerably more is charged to parents than is charged by the maker, will the right hon. Gentleman look into it?
§ Mr. ButlerYes. I hope the hon. Member will send me any information at his disposal.