§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what training programmes exist for physical measurement technicians in audiology; how many places are annually available; what budget is provided for the training currently and for each year since 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 21 May 1991]: The training of physiological measurement technicians in audiology involves mainly in-service training, with further education colleges providing the necessary external input. The trainees are salaried. Information on individual health boards' training programmes, and their current and previous budgets since 1979 is not held centrally.
§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is the average waiting list for(a) children under 16 years, (b) adults and (c) pensioners to obtain hearing assessments; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what is the average waiting time for the supply of hearing aids to (a) children under 16 years, (b) adults and (c) pensioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 21 May 1991]: The information requested is not held centrally.