§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he plans to end the supply of National Health Service glasses through the hospital eye service;
(2) what arrangements he intends to make for patients in the hospital eye service when supplies of National Health Service glasses through the general ophthalmic service end in July.
§ Mr. HayhoeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the forecast cost saving from the changes introduced in April 1985 in the National Health Service supply of spectacles; and what is his estimate of actual savings.
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§ Mr. HayhoeThe expected savings in a full year in England were estimated at some £14 million. The latest provisional information indicates that the savings may be a little less than expected, but it will not be possible to assess the shortfall, if any, until after the end of the financial year.