HC Deb 02 April 1962 vol 657 cc10-1W
63. Mr. Mapp

asked the Minister of Health if he will adopt, following con sultations with the appropriate deaf and hard-of-hearing associations and reputable manufacturers, basic standards of quality for hearing aids.

Miss Pitt

No.

64. Mr. Mapp

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the conditions of priority in obtaining the Medresco hearing aid through hearing aid clinics; and whether he will ensure that the conditions are widely known throughout the hospital service.

Miss Pitt

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a memorandum sent to all hospital authorities in May, 1960, setting out these conditions.