HC Deb 09 May 1966 vol 728 cc1-2
1. Sir C. Taylor

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take steps to set up a distribution centre for hearing aids in Eastbourne.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Mr. Charles Loughlin)

This is a matter for the South East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, which I understand does not feel able to give high priority to this development.

Sir C. Taylor

Is there any reason against it? I ask that because Eastbourne would serve a very wide area, and it would be a great convenience to a number of people living there.

Mr. Loughlin

The Regional Hospital Board considered that Brighton was more appropriate as a hearing aid centre. The hon. Gentleman will know that there is a postal repair service between Eastbourne and Brighton and patients can exchange their batteries at the local hospital at Eastbourne.

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