§ 46. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of National Insurance the total number of applications made to the National Assistance Board in the City of Manchester since May, 1951, for assistance towards payment to be made for appliances such as spectacles and dentures, arising from charges imposed by the National Health Service Act, 1951; in how many cases the applicants were in full time employment; and in how many cases assistance was granted to employed persons.
§ Mr. PeakeUp to 24th June, 1952, 2,408 applications were received at the Board's offices covering the City of Manchester for assistance towards the cost of spectacles, dentures and surgical appliances. It is regretted that the other information asked for is not available.