§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the current waiting time for fitting hearing aids at Medway NHS Trust; and if he will make a statement. [64511]
§ Mr. MilburnThe current waiting time for fitting hearing aids at Medway National Health Service Trust is 1 month for clinically urgent cases and 6 months for routine cases.
§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the two vacant posts for audiology technicians at Medway NHS Trust are expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement. [64512]
§ Mr. MilburnMedway National Health Service Trust recently advertised for two audiology technicians but did not receive any applications. They are re-appraising the posts in terms of grade and job content and will be re-advertising in the new year.