HC Deb 21 February 1955 vol 537 c104W
65. Mr. G. Wilson

asked the Minister of Health to state the number of hearing aids supplied during the years 1951, 1953, and 1954.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The number of aids supplied to new patients in the four years 1951–54 was 56,997, 87,925, 85,093 and 67,534, respectively. In addition, 36,457, 66,519, 96,726 and 116,878 aids were supplied in replacement of aids withdrawn for repair.