§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many free eye tests have been given to pensioners in each quarter since the scheme was launched; and if he will make a statement. [65584]
§ Mr. LammyEligibility to national health service sight tests was extended to those aged 60 and over from 1 April 1999. The table shows the number of NHS sight tests paid for by health authorities in England from 1999–2000 for those aged 60 and over.
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million Number of sight tests for over-60s1 April 1999 to September 1999 1.51 October 1999 to March 2000 1.79 April 2000 to September 2000 1.87 October 2000 to March 2001 1.88 April 2001 to September 2001 2.01 1Figures for England