HC Deb 22 November 1961 vol 649 cc153-4W
Mr. W. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state the number of sight tests carried out by ophthalmic optician, and ophthalmic medical practitioners in Manchester in May, June, July, August, September, and October in 1959, 1960, and 1961, respectively.

Miss Pitt

Following are the figures:

Number of sight tests given in Manchester by
— (a) Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners (b) Ophthalmic Opticians
1959—
May … 891 5,545
June … 1,140 6,983
July … 1,174 6,926
August … 661 6,763
September … 1,271 8,408
October … 1,423 9,156
1960—
May … 1,272 7,203
June … 899 5,488
July … 983 7,129
August … 687 7,139
September … 1,283 8,066
October … 1,259 8,273
1961—
May … 1,016 6,142
June … 1,154 6,551
July … 871 6,396
August … 529 6,384
September … 1,181 7,646
October … 1,357 8,001