§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Technology if he is aware that the prices of British-made hearing aids are beyond the reach of many people who need them, and that these prices compare unfavourably with those of imported aids; and if he will take steps to reduce the price of British-made hearing aids.
§ Mr. CousinsNo. The Medresco aid is supplied free under the National Health Service and meets the needs of the great majority of deaf people in this country. As regards other types of hearing aid, the prices of British-made instruments are broadly in line with those of comparable types of imported ones.