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Written question asked by Martin Caton (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 December 2005. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


General Ophthalmic Services Contract

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the General Ophthalmic Services contract in England.
Answer

Current arrangements provide ready access to a choice of providers for patients who are eligible for NHS-funded sight tests. The Review of General Ophthalmic Services provides an opportunity to review ways in which we and the NHS can build on these successful arrangements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38410; 440 c2687W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Contracts NHS Ophthalmic services
Link
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