§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the longest and shortest average period for which deaf people have to wait for the provision of National Health Service hearing aids; if he will provide a tabular breakdown of these figures according to each health authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI refer the right hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Mr. Bowden) on 24 May at column587.