§ 89. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in the provision of bone-conduction hearing aids; and when the allocation of these aids may be expected.
§ Mr. CrookshankLarge-scale clinical trials of an experimental model are now going on. If, as I hope, these trials are satisfactory, I shall arrange for supplies as early as possible, although I cannot yet give a date.
§ 93. Mr. Weitzmanasked the Minister of Health what is now the period a patient must wait before being fitted with a hearing aid under the National Health 172W Service; and when Mrs. Matthews, 27, Oswald Street, Clapton, E.5, who applied as long ago as January, 1949. can expect to receive her aid.
§ Mr. CrookshankThe period varies from centre to centre and according to the patient's priority. I am glad to say that Mrs. Matthews was due to receive her aid yesterday.