HC Deb 05 June 1980 vol 985 cc827-8W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will authorise research to improve the types of artificial limbs at present available in Great Britain.

Mr. Prentice

Authorisation is not necessary. There is a continuous programme

of research to improve artificial limbs. This is carried out by the Bio-mechanical Research and Development Unit and by the manufacturers of artificial limbs as part of their contract to the Department for overall supply.

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