§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from the National Consumer Council about the effects of removing restrictions on supply of spectacles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeFollowing my right hon. Friend's statement on 28 November 1983, the chairman of 199W the National Consumer Council wrote to him on 30 November. On the subject of advertising restrictions and sale of glasses by non-opticians, the letter said:
We were very pleased to hear that you intend to introduce legislation to deal with both these issues. We believe that the removal of these restrictions on information and the supply of spectacles will mean better value for money for consumers.