§ 37. Mr. Huntasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to improve the design of spectacle frames available under the National Health Service.
§ Mr. EnnalsWe have this matter under consideration.
§ Mr. HuntIn the course of that consideration, will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that in most cases the present frames are dreary, unimaginative and outdated, and that many people needlessly pay several pounds extra for private frames because of the total inadequacy of the National Health Service range?
§ Mr. EnnalsIt is true that some are unattractive and not in great demand. Others are particularly attractive and in great demand. The 524 plastic frame which comes in six colours is a good example. But one cannot act as a sort of cosmetic service. Recently one has seen glasses almost as large as bicycle wheels. One could not expect those to come on the National Health Service.