HC Deb 18 February 1919 vol 112 c748
96. Major COHEN

asked the Pensions Minister whether officers are supplied with a second artificial limb free of charge; and, if so, where it can be obtained?

Sir J. CRAIG

Under the present regulations officers are not supplied with a second artificial limb free of charge except in cases where the officer is certified to be on active military duty for the discharge of which he requires the second limb. In such cases it is supplied by the Artificial Limbs Branch of the Ministry of Pensions in the same manner as the first limb. My right hon. Friend is considering the question of altering the present regulation in such manner as to provide that every officer shall be entitled to a second artificial limb at the expense of the State.

Major Sir B. FALLE

May I ask if that also applies to a third and fourth?

Sir J. CRAIG

I think we had better wait for a decision as to the second, and then the others can be brought up.