§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received the communication from the Clerk of the National Health Service Executive Council for North-East London dated 21st December, 1971, regarding the adverse effect on the general ophthalmic services of the revised system of charges introduced in April, 1971; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonYes; I am sending the hon. Member a copy of my Department's reply.