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Mr. Hamilton
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated total saving on wigs, surgical boots, abdominal belts and elastic stockings, respectively, resulting from the passing of the National Health Service (Amendment) Bill.
Mr. J. Stuart
The estimated total annual income in Scotland from charges on wigs, surgical boots, abdominal belts and elastic stockings respectively, based on the number of these appliances issued under the hospital service in 1951, is as follows:
| £ | |
| Wigs | 2,500 |
| Surgical boots | 15,000 |
| Abdominal belts | 7,000 |
| Elastic stockings | 1,300 |
| Total | £25,800 |