HC Deb 11 November 1996 vol 285 cc46-7W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much has been spent by his Department on aids for those with hearing impairments in each of the last 10 years at constant prices. [1413]

Mr. Burns

The purchase and supply of hearing aids is a matter for national health service trusts. Information on the cost of provision is not available centrally.