§ Mr. Sydney Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why he has authorised the replacement of nickel standard spectacle frames for children under the National Health Service by plastic frames.
§ Sir K. JosephTo meet the demand for a more attractive frame for children I am, with effect from 1st April next, transferring to the children's free range a plastics frame for which there has hitherto been a charge. Metal frames will continue to be available, although in a more restricted range of sizes and measurements appropriate to younger children.