HC Deb 17 June 1976 vol 913 c267W
Mr. Jim Spicer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations have been made to him in respect of charges made for repairs to spectacles of children under the age of 16 years who do not attend a State school.

Dr. Owen

Since 1st April 1974, when responsibility for the school health service was transferred to this Department, the following number of written representations has been received:

From hon. Members 15
From member of the public 4
The policy on these charges derives from the Education Act 1944.