HC Deb 14 July 1969 vol 787 c21W
72. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the gross cost of providing optical and ophthalmic services outside the hospital service and the amount recovered by charges for each of the last three years.

Mr. Crossman

The gross cost of the general ophthalmic services in England and Wales in the financial years ended 31st March, 1967, 1968 and 1969 was £20.1 million, £21.1 million and about £22.5 million, respectively.

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