HC Deb 19 November 1973 vol 864 cc341-2W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will seek to amend Section 15(2) of the Hearing Aids Act 1968 so that the hard-of-hearing in Northern Ireland can have equal treatment with those in similar circumstances in the rest of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Peter Mills

The Hearing Aid Council Act 1968 established a Hearing Aid Council in Great Britain to register persons engaged in the supply of hearing aids, to advise on the training of such persons and to regulate their trade practices. The Act did not extend to Northern Ireland, but I am willing to consider any representations the hon. Member may care to make about the need for this legislation in Northern Ireland.