§ 32. Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has now been made in the supply of Medresco hearing aids to those in need of them.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Woodburn)The rate of issue is now about 360 aids per month. Over 3,500 in all have already been supplied.
§ Mr. MacPhersonCan my right hon. Friend give any indication of how long the waiting list is at the present time?
§ Mr. WoodburnIt is a rather considerable waiting list even now, but we are doing our best to catch up.
§ Mr. Somerville HastingsCan my right hon. Friend give any estimate of how many of these aids are actually being used by the recipients?