§ 12. Sir Robert Youngasked the Minister of Health whether old people who are not National Health Insurance pensioners are entitled to hearing-aid hand sets or other similar devices; and, if so, under what conditions will these be supplied, regarding use, cost and return.
§ Mr. BevanNo, Sir, not until the National Health Service comes into operation. Meanwhile, public assistance authorities have power to help the necessitous deaf, and blind welfare authorities the blind deaf.