§ 18. Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will make a statement on the priorities of her Department in the provision of free behind-the-ear deaf aids.
§ Mr. Alfred Morris:I and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland are at present consulting interested organisations about priorities and I shall then seek the advice of my Advisory Committee on Services for Hearing Impaired People. Decisions will be taken in the light of advice received.