§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many people are now on the waiting list for hearing aids in Wales; and what is the average length of the waiting period from the date of application to the actual provision of the aid.
§ Mr. Iain Macleod499, of whom 198 have been examined by a specialist. Ordinarily the patient now receives his aid about a month after the date of application.