§ Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Education how many children have been fitted and supplied with spectacles in England by the education authorities during the previous 12 months; and whether any and, if so, how many of these authorities have the advantage of an experienced oculist?
§ Lord E. PERCYThe number of children provided with spectacles in England, under arrangements made by the education authorities during 1927 (the latest period for which returns are avail-960W able) was 120,413. Out of 288 authorities in England 286 have the services of an experienced oculist.