§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time before appointments with opticians can be arranged under the National Health Service.
§ Dr. OwenI regret this information is not available. I have had no complaints to suggest that delay in getting NHS ophthalmic appointments is a problem, but if my hon. Friend has information to the contrary I should be glad to receive it and will look into the matter.