HC Deb 16 May 1980 vol 984 cc727-8W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the Scottish Association of Opticians and Ophthalmic Opticians in Private Practice on the proposed £2 statutory charge for an examination of the eyes; and what is the result of these representations.

Mr. Fairgrieve

My right hon. Friend has received representations on this matter from representatives from a number of bodies representing the optical professions in Scotland as well as from one practising ophthalmic optician. The Government have decided not to proceed with the proposal.