§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations have been made to him about the supply and design of National Health Service ear moulds for severely deaf children; what have been the main points of these representations; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. AlisonNone. I am aware of concern in some quarters over the delivery and fit of ear moulds for certain hearing-impaired children. We are currently reviewing all aspects of the provision of ear moulds and hope to introduce improvements.
§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ensure a supply of National Health Service hearing aids designed specifically to meet the needs of pre-lingually severely deaf children.
§ Mr. AlisonThe needs of many pre-lingually severely deaf children are being met satisfactorily from the current range of National Health Service hearing aids. Arrangements exist for those who are more profoundly deaf to be provided with suitable commercial models.