§ 19. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his present holding in stock of the 681W Medresco body-worn hearing aid; if he has ordered more modern aids; if he will discontinue the issue of the original stock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe Department holds a stock of some 199,000 serviceable Medresco body-worn hearing aids. A range of more modern aids is available through the NHS, but Medresco aids are still prescribed for some patients for whom they are considered to be particularly suitable. They will continue to be supplied while the stock lasts.