§ 25. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the approximate number of patients who have had their eyes examined or re-examined in Scotland under the Supplementary Ophthalmic Services of the National Health Service since its inception, and the number of complaints about the service received by his department and the Ophthalmic Services Committees.
§ Mr. MaclayBetween July, 1948, and December, 1959, the number of sight tests provided in Scotland was approximately 5½ millions; in the same period 93 complaints were investigated.
§ Mr. RussellDoes not my right hon. Friend's Answer show that on the whole these services have been of great benefit to the public and that both opticians and ophthalmic surgeons have done a thoroughly good job?
§ Mr. MaclayI thoroughly agree with what my hon. Friend has said.