Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 1996. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- What representations he has received in the last six months regarding the provision of free NHS spectacles for younger children; and what plans he has to improve the availability and range of such spectacles.
- Answer
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Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received in the last six months regarding the provision of free NHS spectacles for younger children; and what plans he has to improve the availability and range of such spectacles. [2700] Mr. Malone: All children under 16 are entitled to national health service spectacle vouchers which their parents can use to buy a pair of spectacles outright or, alternatively, top-up to buy a more expensive pair. In the last six months I have received representations from two parents who elected to top-up the value of the voucher when buying their children spectacles.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2700; 284 c627W;284 c639W
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Children Fees and charges Exemptions Ophthalmic services Spectacles
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