§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health how many companies in Great Britain tendered for the contract to produce ear level hearing aids for his Department; and how many overseas firms tendered.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonSeven companies, all registered in the United Kingdom, tendered for the supply of these instruments. Three of these firms offered aids to be made in the United Kingdom; the remainder offered aids to be produced overseas.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health if the ear level hearing aids he is proposing to issue to children will incorporate a special cord adjustment system to the external receiver.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonNo. The connector will be available in two different lengths in a semi-stiff form capable of being shaped to suit the wearer.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health how many ear level hearing aids for children he has ordered; what is the value of the order; and if the hearing aids will be produced in Great Britain.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonAn initial order as been placed for 11,250 aids. Contract prices are confidential and I cannot therefore disclose the value of the order. This first batch will be imported from Denmark.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health when he expects to begin the issue of ear level hearing aids to children.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonBefore the end of the year.