§ 7. Mr. Simmonsasked the Minister of Pensions how many complaints he had received during the past 12 months concerning the quality of stump socks; and what steps have been taken to investigate them.
Mr. AmoryAbout 70 such complaints have been received, which is a small number in relation to the 23,665 dozen socks supplied. The complaints, which relate to wool and cotton mixture socks, have been or are being met by the issue of pure wool socks. As stocks of the former become exhausted they are, as the hon. Member is aware, being replaced by pure wool socks.
§ Mr. SimmonsIs the Minister aware that I have had complaints from a member of the other House and from several other quarters about stump socks? Is he aware that the present stump socks have not got the cushioning effect of the old Wolsey pre-war style socks, and will he cause still further research to be made into the matter in order to give the ex-Service men with artificial limbs the desired comfort?
Mr. AmoryYes, I will, and I shall be most glad of any help that the hon. Gentleman can give me in this matter. I agree with him that we want the very best socks we can possibly get, and if there are any new materials which can help us we shall be glad to try them.
§ Mr. SimmonsI am much obliged