§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many opticians were registered with family health services authorities in each of the last five years.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe number of ophthalmic opticians and ophthalmic medical practitioners registered in the five most recent years for which figures are available is:
Member for Loughborough (Mr. Dorrell) to the hon. Member for Livingston (Mr. Cook) on 13 1991 at column 509. There have beeb compelx legal issues to resolve, but we hope to issue the guidance for consultation before the end of March.