Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 July 1989. It was answered by David Mellor (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 July 1989 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What info is there on % fall in the no. of people having eye tests since charges for tests were introduced in April; what is average amount that opticians now charge for eye tests; & what info is there on the no. of optometrists who absorb the cost in their charges for treatment.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

156 c150W;156 c151W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Fees and charges Eyesight NHS Ophthalmic services Testing

Contains statistics

Yes