§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health how many Medresco transistor hearing aids were purchased by his Department in each of the last three years; and what was the annual cost.
§ Mr. BraineFollowing is the information:
The cost of repairs and of components for repair and replacement of aids—including valve aids—is included in these figures: the cost of batteries is not included.
Financial Year Number Cost £ 1960–61 … 180,564 862,000 1961–62 … 209,000 1,014,000 1962–63 … 149,532 866,000