HC Deb 09 May 1972 vol 836 cc297-8W
20. Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if batteries for hearing aids which have been purchased privately can be supplied free of charge, as in the case of batteries for National Health hearing aids, in respect of pensioners.

Mr. Alison

My right hon. Friend has no powers under the National Health Service Acts to supply batteries for hearing aids purchased privately.