§ 65. Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Health how many elastic stockings of above-the-knee and below-the-knee types, respectively, were supplied under the National Health Service during each of the years 1949, 1950 and 1951.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithI regret that separate figures for these types are not available, but about 35,000 pairs of all types of elastic hosiery are supplied annually through the hospital service in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Health the highest, lowest and average prices of elastic stockings of each of the two main types supplied under the National Health Service during the latest year for which costings are available.
§ Mr. CrookshankOne-way stretch knee and thigh stockings provided through the hospital service average 56s. 6d. and 81s. 0d. a pair respectively, and two-way stretch 39s. 0d. and 45s. 6d. a pair. The highest and lowest prices for any type of knee stocking are 75s. 0d. and 30s. 6d. a pair, and of thigh stockings 106s. 6d. and 38s. 0d. a pair.