§ 5. Mr. WATERSONasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is prepared to consider the advisability of granting an allowance to those disabled men who are using artificial limbs, the using of which incur extra cost of clothing?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONAs far as practicable artificial limbs and appliances are designed in such a way as to avoid injury to clothing. Where, however, a limb or appliance is likely to cause damage a protective pad or other device is supplied in order to prevent the damage; but where this is impossible the Ministry are prepared to consider payment of a contribution towards the damage directly due to the use of the limb or appliance.
§ Mr. WATERSONHas the right hon. Gentleman received a petition from certain Members with the Division I have the honour to represent dealing with this question?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI think my answer replies in the affirmative. I am quite willing to deal with any question of damage which arises.