HC Deb 27 March 1984 vol 57 cc156-7W
54. Mr. Baldry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to whom his Department has awarded the contract to supply zinc air batteries for hearing aids; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

Varta and Gould Micro Power Products tendered successfully for contracts running from September 1983 to August 1985. The arrangements for placing these contracts followed normal Government public purchasing procedures.