§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time in the Manchester and Salford area for the issue of Medresco hearing-aids, other than model OL 56.
§ Mr. AlisonThere is no appreciable waiting time for the issue of standard aids for children (OL 57 and OL 67) served by centres in the Manchester and Salford area. The average waiting time for high power aids (OL 58 and OL 63) for children and adults will be three to four months when supplies at present in transit to the area are delivered.