§ 25. Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what study his Department has conducted into the number of people buying hearing aids privately.
§ Mr. ForthNone. Such surveys are not carried out by this Department but I understand that the number of hearing aids privately dispensed each year is approximately 80,000.
§ Mrs. Rosie BarnesTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many representations he has received concerning the conduct of private hearing aid dispensers.
§ Mr. ForthMy Department has received three representations concerning the conduct of private hearing aid dispensers in the last year.