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FREE EYE TESTS FOR PENSIONERS

Early day motion 1654, tabled 19 October 1998 by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 52 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's announcement of free eye tests for pensioners; recognises that free eye tests will lead to the earlier detection of eye problems and to earlier treatment; records its concern that many elderly people will put their eyes at risk of permanent damage by delaying having eye tests until tests are available free on 1st April 1999; and therefore calls on the Government to begin free eye tests for pensioners immediately.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 28, Labour 21, Conservative 1, UUP 1, Unknown 1.