§ 95. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Pensions Minister the reasons why so large a number as 2,832 men whose stumps are healed are still awaiting the fitting of artificial limbs; whether any of the reasons for this delay can be got rid of; and, if so, what steps are being taken, or will be taken, to expedite matters?
§ Sir J. CRAIGThe rate of progress in the fitting of artificial limbs is governed by the limits of accommodation in the fitting hospitals and of the output of limbs by the limb-makers. The number of men on the waiting list is large, but actually it represents what is now a normal two months' work for the fitting hospitals. The question of delay will be examined by the Committee, of which I gave my hon. Friend particulars last week.