HC Deb 17 June 1948 vol 452 cc76-7W
68. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Minister of Health what provision he now proposes to make for those deaf persons who need special instruments other than the standard device proposed to be issued under the new National Health Scheme.

Mr. Bevan

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply I gave on 6th May to the hon. Member for Altrincham and Sale (Mr. Erroll).

77. Mr. Piratin

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the shortage of hearing apparatus compared with the demand, he would give priority of allocation to persons in employment.

Mr. Bevan

Yes. I am making arrangements on these lines.