Kennedy clarifies his view of PD campaign

Charles Kennedy has distanced himself from internet frame retailer Metsuki's Give me My Pupillary Distance campaign by clarifying his involvement in the issue to Optometry Scotland, after having initially appeared to have lent his support to the initiative.

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber commented: 'A short time ago I met with a constituent at one of my regular surgeries who requested that I support him in making the government aware of the Give me My Pupillary Distance campaign. My constituent presented a detailed argument, suggesting consumers looking to buy corrective eyewear are unfairly restricted by not being provided with their pupillary distance. As such, I agreed to forward details of his campaign to relevant ministers within the government.'