§ 104. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Health why there has been such long delay in providing Mrs. Green, 148, Goddington Lane, Orpington, with the hearing aid for which she applied in 1948, particulars of which have been sent him; and, in view of the fact that her condition is steadily deteriorating, if he will take steps to expedite the delivery of her aid.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopThe delay has been due to excess of demand over supply. I244W am informed that there are no grounds for giving priority to this patient but that the hospital authorities hope to be able to supply her within a few weeks.