§ Mr. DawsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when digital hearing aids will be available to patients of Blackpool Victoria Acute Health Trust. [81101]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 19 November 2002]Blackpool Victoria Hospital Trust issues patients with digital hearing aids based on the patient's individual clinical need. However, the trust is currently negotiating with the local primary care trust for additional funding, which will extend this provision further.