§ Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Health what is the approximate average delay in the issue of spectacles under the National Health Scheme to applicants in the Merseyside area; and what improvement does he anticipate in the near future.
§ Mr. BevanI regret that this information is not available in relation to particular areas. On the general issue I would refer to the replies given to the hon. Member for Tonbridge (Mr. G. Williams) on 15th and 31st March.