HC Deb 01 May 1986 vol 96 c464W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will ensure that health hoards in Northern Ireland introduce in-hospital dispensing of glasses in all cases where it does not take place now; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

No changes in the current dispensing arrangements are planned.

Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make it his policy to set voucher values in Northern Ireland at such a level that no additional payment has to be made by in-patients in hospital currently entitled to free glasses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

There are no plans to change the present arrangements whereby patients resident in hospital are supplied with free glasses.

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