HC Deb 30 January 1929 vol 224 cc959-60W
Mr. DAY

asked 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. PERCY

The 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- able) was 120,413. Out of 288 authorities in England 286 have the services of an experienced oculist.