§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the abolition of the sole right of qualified opticians to dispense glasses has led to a fall in prices to below the level previously charged for National Health Service glasses.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeYes, we are satisfied that, in addition to a range of attractive frames at prices which964W many would not have thought possible 18 months ago, the current prices of many prescription glasses compare favourably with prices of National Health Service glasses prior to April of this year.