HC Deb 13 March 1995 vol 256 c397W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients had their eyes tested in each year since 1991; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Malone

The number of national health service sight tests paid for by family health services authorities in England is shown in the table:

Year millions
1990–91 4.154
1991–92 4.979
1992–93 5.528
1993–94 5.935

The number of private sight tests is not available.