§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what medical 294W facilities are currently being provided by the NHS for those suffering from the disease retinitis pigmentosa.
§ Mr. MoyleRetinitis pigmentosa comprises a group of diseases, the exact cause of which is unknown. No specific treatment has been accepted by ophthalmologists in this country as effective in preventing, arresting or curing the condition. Retinitis pigmentosa sufferers may benefit from spectacles, which are available to them in the usual way, or from low vision aids, which are provided on free loan through the hospital eye service.