§ Mr. Turnerasked the Minister of Health how many hearing aids have been distributed since the inception of the Health Service.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAt the end of October last, 401,524 patients had been provided with Medresco aids in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Turnerasked the Minister of Health the total expenditure since the inception of the Health Service on hearing aids, including the servicing of such aids, and batteries.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodExcluding the cost of minor repairs and distribution which are not separately ascertainable, the cost of electric and non-electric aids up to 31st March last, was about £4 million for the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.