HC Deb 06 May 1915 vol 71 cc1266-7
80. Mr. PARTINGTON

asked whether any arrangements have been made for supplying artificial limbs to wounded soldiers?

Mr. TENNANT

Arrangements have been in existence for many years whereby a soldier who has, while serving, lost a limb in consequence of disease or injury is provided with an artificial limb at the public expense. The Commissioners of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, arrange for the supply of artificial limbs to such soldiers.

Sir J. D. REES

Is there not a private agency auxiliary to this now established, and is the War Office giving assistance to that?

Mr. TENNANT

I have no knowledge of that, but I should think it more than probable.

Colonel YATE

Is this extended to officers?

Mr. TENNANT

I do not think so. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put a question down.