HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 c241W
95. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Health if he will exempt old age pensioners from paying for dentures and glasses,

Mr. Blenkinsop

No, and I cannot add to what was recently said on this subject during the passage of the National Health Service Act, 1951. I would remind the hon. Member that the Act empowers the National Assistance Board to help persons in need to meet these charges.

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