HC Deb 27 February 1968 vol 759 cc317-8W
116. Mr. David Steel

asked the Minister of Health what estimate he has made of the cost per item to the National Health Service of providing hearing aids of the unobtrusive type for fitting behind the ear; and what is the cost of the existing standard appliance.

Mr. K. Robinson

The cost per item of the behind-the-ear type aid if bought in substantial numbers might be some four or five times the average cost of Medresco body-worn aids available under the National Health Service. Medresco aids are obtained under contract and prices cannot be disclosed.