§ 69. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of post-aural hearing aids which were ordered in the first contract and the number now delivered; what are the similar figures for the second contract; and if it is proposed to widen the range of output and give a variety to suit the differing needs of the partially deaf.
§ Mr. Alfred Morris311,000 aids have been ordered under the first contract and 150,000 of a slightly different design under the second. Almost all have been delivered. Between them these models cater for a good variety of needs. We are examining the possibility of widening the range still further when arranging new contracts.