HC Deb 16 March 1989 vol 149 cc325-6W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to increase the number of hearing aids dispensed, and their subsequent usage.

Mr. Mellor

We are at present giving detailed consideration to suggestions for changes to the current arrangements for the provision of hearing aids in the context of proposals made by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf.

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received concerning the current organisation of hearing aid services.

Mr. Mellor

Sixty-two representations have been received calling attention to the recent proposals made by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf.

Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the "Hearing Aids—the Case for Change" proposals brought forward by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf.

Mr. Mellor

The suggestions for changes in hearing aid services which have been made by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf are being carefully considered.