§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Health the number of ophthalmic medical practitioners, ophthalmic opticians and dispensing opticians, respectively, in 1939, 1948 and 1959.
§ Miss PittThe following table gives such information as is available:
Ophthalmic Services Benefit Committee List 1939 National Health Service Supplementary Ophthalmic Services 1.5.49 31.12.59 Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners — 966 914 Ophthalmic Opticians About 6,600 5,639 6,394 Dispensing Opticians 568 933