§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will list by name and location the aural consultants who have a special interest in the investigation and treatment of tinnitus including the prescribing of masking devices;
(2) how many patients suffering from severe intractable tinnitus have been supplied with masking devices in each of the health authorities in Wales; what percentage this is of patients attending ear, nose and throat clinics annually because of this condition; and what has been the cost of providing such apparatus for the last 12 months for which figures are available;
(3) if he will estimate the percentage of cases referred to aural consultants in each of the health authorities in Wales because of tinnitus who are suffering from the condition because of their present or past occupations.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThis information is not held centrally.