§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the annual(a) uptake of and (b) expenditure on financial assistance for spectacles since 1987 under the national health service voucher scheme.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyDetails of the number and cost of spectacle vouchers redeemed in England from 1987–88 are shown in the table.
Financial years Vouchers redeemed (millions) Expenditure (£ millions) 1987–88 2.524 46.316 1988–89 2.259 50.134 1989–90 2.270 51.056 Figures for 1990–91 are not yet available.