HC Deb 18 December 1996 vol 287 c707W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the cost of restoring free eye examinations to all those over the age of(a) 65, (b) 60 and (c) 55 years. [9664]

Mr. Malone

Our estimates of the cost per annum are:

  • (a) £24 million
  • (b) £32 million
  • (c) £40 million.