§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will ensure that health hoards in Northern Ireland introduce in-hospital dispensing of glasses in all cases where it does not take place now; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamNo changes in the current dispensing arrangements are planned.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make it his policy to set voucher values in Northern Ireland at such a level that no additional payment has to be made by in-patients in hospital currently entitled to free glasses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamThere are no plans to change the present arrangements whereby patients resident in hospital are supplied with free glasses.