HC Deb 20 July 1950 vol 477 c188W
69. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Health if he is now in a position to make available evidence as to the percentage of deaf people who continue to use their Medresco hearing aids after an initial period of six months.

Mr. Bevan

Not yet.

75. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Health when Mrs. F. Carlisle, of Holterle-Clay, near Grimsby, can expect to receive the hearing aid for which she was examined in November, 1948.

Mr. Bevan

I understand that an appointment has been made for her for 24th July.

83. Mr. Perkins

asked the Minister of Health what is the period of waiting for hearing aids in Bristol, Gloucester, and in the county of Gloucestershire, respectively.

Mr. Bevan

The information is not available separately, but in the area generally the period varies from 10 weeks according to the degree of priority.

97. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Health when Mrs. Hattersley, of 40, Gillmans Road. Orpington, Kent, may expect to receive her deaf aid apparatus, particulars of which have been sent to him.

Mr. Bevan

I am making inquiries and will write to the hon. Member.