§ Mr. Jon Owen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what charge is made for replacement hearing aids for adults and children by(a) South Glamorgan health authority and (b) other health authorities in Wales.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe National Health Service Act 1977 enables the making of regulations to provide for health authorities to recover the cost of lost or damaged equipment. The National Health Service (Charges for Appliances) Regulations 1974 make such provision. It is for individual health authorities to assess how much to charge for replacing appliances and information on charges made is not held centrally.