HC Deb 27 October 1949 vol 468 cc184-5W
103. Mr. Sharp

asked the Minister of Health what approximate number of pairs of spectacles were supplied in the United Kingdom during each of the two years ending 1st September, 1948 and 1949, respectively; and what the approximate estimate is for the current year.

Mr. Bevan

The figures for the years ended 1st September, 1948, and 1949 respectively are 4.4 million pairs and 6.9 million pairs. I think that supply in the following year will be at least 9 million pairs.