HC Deb 18 March 1960 vol 619 cc136-7W
Mr. W. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state the number of sight tests carried out under the Supplementary Ophthalmic Service in Manchester during the months of January and February 1960; how many of such tests were carried out by ophthalmic opticians and ophthalmic medical practitioners,

Opthalmic Medical Practitioners Opthalmic Opticians Total
1.Total sight tests:—
January, 1960 1,058 6,516 7,574
February, 1960 1,348 7,018 8,366
2. Sight tests where glasses were not prescribed:—
January, 1960 271 648 919
February, 1960 291 650 941