§ Mr. Will Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the fee paid to opthalmic opticians for an eye examination in July, 1948; what is the fee now; and what is the value of the present fee in terms of the purchasing power of the £ sterling in July, 1948.
§ Mr. AlisonThe fee payable to an opthalmic optician for the testing of sight in July, 1948, was 15s. 6d.; the present fee is £1.55p. The value of the present fee in terms of 1948 purchasing power is £0.64 or 12s. 10d.