§ 73. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that the artificial arm which is issued to maimed soldiers at Roehamption is regarded as unsatisfactory by the men; that a more expensive but a more useful arm is being manufactured in this country; and whether he can see his way to issue to non-commissioned officers and men, as well as to commissioned officers who have lost an arm, the artificial limb referred to?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH - BOSCAWENSeveral types of artificial arms are being prescribed by the surgeons at Roehampton, but I am not aware that any special arm issued at Roehampton is unsatisfactory. If the hon. and gallant Member will be good enough to supply further information with regard to the more expensive and more useful arm referred to inquiries shall at once be instituted as to its utility.
§ Mr. PENNEFATHERAre the men to whom the arm is to be supplied allowed to express a preference for one arm over another.
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENYes. The wishes of the men are always considered, and various limbs are tried.
§ Colonel ASHLEYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that is not the case, and that the men are not given the limbs they like.