§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection (1) if she is satisfied that the advertising and sales techniques of private hearing aid manufacturers operate in the best interests of the consumer;
(2) how many complaints have been received in the last year relating to the advertising claims of private hearing aid manufacturers.
Mr. Alan WilliamsNeither I nor the Hearing Aid Council have received any complaints about advertising claims during the past year. If the hon. Member has evidence of dubious advertising and sales techniques I will gladly ensure that this is drawn to the attention of the council, which has the power to deal with unethical activities connected with the supply of hearing aids.