§ 32. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Health what is the average length of time from the testing of the eyes to the supply of spectacles under the National Health Service scheme; and what is being done to reduce this time.
§ Mr. BevanI would refer my hon. Friend to the replies given to the hon. Member for Tonbridge (Mr. G. Williams) on 15th and 31st March.
§ Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Health how many orders for spectacles under the health scheme are outstanding; and what is the average period of delay between prescription and receipt.
§ Mr. BevanThe number of outstanding orders is not known; the average delay is estimated to be a little over four months.