§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health whether the National Ophthalmic Treatment Board was taken into consultation by him in drafting the Additional Benefits Amendment, 1937; and whether he is satisfied that the arrangements made by these regulations for permitting sight testing by recognised opticians would in no way interfere with the development of the best possible ophthalmic medical service in this country?
§ Sir K. WoodBefore the Regulations to which the hon. Member refers were made the fullest consideration was given to the views expressed on behalf of doctors associatd with the work of the National Ophthalmic Treatment Board. I see no reason why any arrangements made under the Regulations should interfere with the development of a satisfactory ophthalmic medical service.