MP calls lack of consultation 'ludicrous'.(legislator Richard Bacon on consulting opticians regarding GOS budget)(Brief Article)

An MP has supported optics' fight against the proposed changes to GOS by writing to health secretary Patricia Hewitt. Richard Bacon, who represents South Norfolk, has become involved after being contacted by an optometrist in his constituency on the possibility that the GOS budget will be capped and devolved to PCTs. The MP is concerned that the profession will be placed down the pecking order if PCTs are given control of the GOS purse strings. 'Primary care trusts are already under massive financial strain, with many facing huge deficits,' Bacon said. 'Faced with new priorities on smoking, MRSA, obesity and sexual health, optometry is unlikely to be an immediate priority for…