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Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2002. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 2 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to increase the value of vouchers for the purchase of spectacles for people on low incomes; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase the value of vouchers for the purchase of spectacles for people on low incomes; and if he will make a statement. [84854] Mr. Lammy: Optical voucher values are reviewed every year and we will be making an announcement about the 2003-04 rates shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84854; 395 c608W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Fees and charges Low incomes Voucher schemes Spectacles
Link
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