§ Mr. Haseldineasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what research has been carried out on the suitability and availability of seamless surgical shoes for supply under the National Health Service; and what is the estimated cost per pair.
§ Mr. SnowResearch into the suitability of seamless surgical footwear began in 1966 and is continuing. There are several potential sources of supply. It is too soon to make reliable estimates of cast.