HC Deb 22 June 1950 vol 476 c143W
101. Mr. Steward

asked the Minister of Health how long a contributor under the National Health Scheme has to wait for bifocal lenses from the time of having his sight tested till he receives them.

Mr. Bevan

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Portsmouth, South (Sir J. Lucas) on 25th May.

121. Squadron-Leader A. E. Cooper

asked the Minister of Health when Mrs. F. Voight, 39 Broomhill Road, Goodmayes, aged 70 years, is to receive her bifocal glasses, which were ordered from Levers Optical Company on 16th June, 1949.

Mr. Bevan

I am making inquiries and will inform the hon. and gallant Member of the result.