HC Deb 07 July 1958 vol 591 cc2-3W
29. Mr. D. Jones

asked the Minister of Health what progress is being made with the distribution of transistor hearing aids for children of school age, particularly in the north-eastern counties of England.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The first supply of these aids will be issued to hearing aid centres this week, including those centres in the north-east. I have suggested that young children should be given priority, but issue to schoolchildren will follow thereafter.