HC Deb 06 July 1972 vol 840 cc226-7W
Mr. Orbach

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the annual figures for optical dispensing fees, cost of lens, frames, cases and replacements for the years 1969, 1970, 1971, for the county borough of Stockport.

Mr. Alison

Available information in respect of the General Ophthalmic Services provided by the Stockport Executive Council is as follows:

1969 1970 1971
£ £ £
Dispensing fees 21,203 20,548 18,692
Cost of lenses, frames and cases 28,596 29,755 30,336
Cost of replacements and repairs 166 209 165
These figures take no account of charges recovered from patients.