§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if it is his policy to establish in each region a regional audiology centre similar to the Wessex Centre; what is his estimate of the funds needed 371W for this purpose; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonMy Department is engaged in consultation with hospital authorities on how services for the hard of hearing should be developed. Considerable interest has been shown in centres like that in Wessex and their value is accepted. I regret, however, that an estimate of the funds needed for such centres in each region could not be made without undue inquiry.