§ Mr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will arrange for professionally qualified and registered audiologists in the private sector to be appointed agents for the supply of Ministry-approved behind-the-ear hearing aids; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNo, for reasons which I have explained to my hon. Friend in correspondence.
§ Mr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will provide facilities for British manufacturers to tender for the supply of all types and models of behind-the-ear hearing aids approved by his Department.
§ Mr. AlisonBritish manufacturers were able to tender and a number did so for the behind-the-ear hearing aids to be supplied through the National Health Service. Some tenders are still under consideration and an opportunity remains for these manufacturers to submit models for approval and supply.