The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
94.
Mr. Bill Walker
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about progress on the recently announced cochlear implant programme.
Mr. Freeman
Health authorities were asked to submit applications for funding of up to six centres overall for cochlear implants by 28 February. Fifteen applications have been submitted, and are now being considered. I would hope to be able to make an announcement about which centres have been chosen early in April.