HC Deb 23 March 1950 vol 472 cc2140-1
30. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Health what evidence is available as to the percentage of deaf people who continue to use their Medresco hearing aids after an initial period of six months.

Mr. Bevan

Information is not available at present, but I am already taking steps to get it.

Mr. Erroll

Will the Minister examine the falling off in demand for replacement batteries, which appears to indicate the reduced usage of these aids?

Mr. Bevan

As the hon. Gentleman is aware, it very often happens that deaf people, having acquired hearing aids—either the Medresco aid or private aids—give them up in despair because they do not like to use them too long. We are making investigations to ascertain whether there is any wastage.