§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Pensions how many wigs have been supplied by the National Health Service since its inception to British citizens and to foreign visitors, respectively; and what tenders were asked for before entering upon a contract with a commercial company for the supply to the National Health Service of wigs at £18 each.
§ Mr. MarquandAbout 7,700 wigs have been provided under the National Health Service. There is no information as to whether any of these were supplied to foreign visitors. 335 firms have been 147W invited to tender for the supply of wigs. The average price is considerably less than £18.