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Are there plans arrange that NHS sight tests include testing with an opthalmoscope ensure that glaucoma is detected if present

Asked by
Robert Banks (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 December 1987
Reference
124 c911W
House
House of Commons

Questions concerning vouchers issued for spectacles & whether their value is sufficient for budget priced glasses or moderately priced items without additional payment; & to give details of suppliers able to provide optical lenses below #16. - Includes ref to (holding answer 10 Dec 1987).

Asked by
Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c601W
House
House of Commons

To list organisations which, during consultation period on Govt proposals for primary health care, proposed introduction of charges for dental check-ups & sight-testing.

Asked by
Frank Dobson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c593W
House
House of Commons

Are there plans to charge workers to have audiometry tests through NHS.

Asked by
Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c596W
House
House of Commons

How many NHS establishments have audiometry facilities.

Asked by
Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c595-6W
House
House of Commons

If workers exposed to noise above 85dB(A) can obtain at present a NHS audiometry test within 2 months of a request.

Asked by
Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c596W
House
House of Commons

Questions concerning European directive on noise, due to be implemented by 1st Jan 1990, asking about Govt resources available, waiting times for audiometry tests on NHS & staff levels in Govt & NHS-training to meet legislation.

Asked by
Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 December 1987
Reference
124 c596W
House
House of Commons

When the Sec of State expects to receive the report of the NRPB re the incidence of cancer & leukaemia among those members of HM's forces who took part in the British nuclear test programme in the Pacific: & when that report will be published. - Includes ref to 123...

Asked by
Winston Churchill (Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
14 December 1987
Reference
124 c416W
House
House of Commons

If Govt will support any proposal that representatives of Soviet Union be invited to monitor any future British nuclear tests at Nevada test site - Includes ref to 123 c568W

Asked by
Chris Mullin (Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 December 1987
Reference
124 c306W
House
House of Commons

What representations have been received from National League of the Blind & Disabled re abolition of free eye tests

Asked by
Graham Allen (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 December 1987
Reference
124 c205W
House
House of Commons

Further to 123 c691W, if practical tests on Heathrow underground loop referred to involved staff wearing breathing equipment & if tests included simulated smoke & other hazards.

Asked by
Frank Dobson (Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 December 1987
Reference
124 c132W
House
House of Commons

What field trials are conducted for the testing of service men's personal equipment, uniform, hats helmets & boots.

Asked by
Michael McNair-Wilson (Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 December 1987
Reference
124 c149W
House
House of Commons

Further to 123 c259-74 what assumptions have been made about future demand for dental inspection & sight testing in calculating the estimated contribution to be made by 1990-91 by those making payments towards dental care & sight testing.

Asked by
Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 December 1987
Reference
124 c59W
House
House of Commons

To comment on operation of Vehicle Inspectorate.

Asked by
Gary Waller (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 December 1987
Reference
124 c68W
House
House of Commons

What tests are carried out on anti-gas suits.

Asked by
Harry Cohen (Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
3 December 1987
Reference
123 c709W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of Trade and Industry; National Weights and Measures Laboratory
Type
Consultation papers; Deposited papers
Date
3 December 1987
Reference
HINF 87/0980

To invite representatives of USSR & USA to monitor any future British nuclear tests at Nevada test site

Asked by
Chris Mullin (Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 1987
Reference
123 c568w
House
House of Commons

What is the total number of sufferers of the eye disease glaucoma who have come to the attention of the DHSS, the total cost to the DHSS of treating this condition and the cost per patient of the eye test which would indicate the possibility of glaucoma, for the latest...

Asked by
Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 1987
Reference
123 c557-8W;123 c557W
House
House of Commons

What action is proposed to improve the rate of early diagnosis of glaucoma, & if there are any plans to encourage wider use of available tests, including inspection of the fundus of the eye and tonometry, especially to high-risk groups.

Asked by
Paul Flynn (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 1987
Reference
123 c558W;123 c557W
House
House of Commons

To give the various categories of people who are exempt from prescription charges at present & will be exempt from eye-testing & dental inspection charges under the proposed legislation, stating the potential nos. of each category and showing what % of the population these exemptions represent. - Includes tables.

Asked by
Ralph Howell (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 November 1987
Reference
123 c467-8W
House
House of Commons