§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Health the total amount spent by approved societies and branches on ophthalmic benefit, showing the amount separately that was spent on the provision of glasses for the two years ended to the last convenient date?
§ Sir K. WOODThe expenditure in England and Wales on ophthalmic benefit, which includes payment towards the provision of glasses as well as ophthalmic treatment, was £355,000 in the year 1934 and.360,000 in the year 1935. Separate figures are not available of the sums expended in the provision of glasses.