Hearing Aids (Batteries)

27.

Wing-Commander Hulbert
asked the Minister of Health if, in view of the fact that the issue of deaf aid equipment under the National Health Service is taking longer than originally expected, he will now reconsider his previous decision and provide free batteries for existing holders of deaf aid equipment.

Mr. Bevan
No, Sir.

Wing-Commander Hulbert
Why?

Mr. Bevan
Because we do not think it desirable to extend the deaf aid service which we are giving at the moment.