HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 c940W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what progress has been made in providing self-correcting spectacles in countries with limited optical services; and if she will make a statement. [94804]

Clare Short

We are providing a grant of £250,000 to "Adaptive Eye Care Ltd.", to assist in funding a 12 month programme in Africa and Asia, to further develop the adaptive spectacles. The programme covers market research, product field trials and local staff training.

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