Sir M. BARLOWasked the Under-Secretary of State for War (1) whether there are a number of undischarged men awaiting treatment, fitting of limbs, training, etc., for whom at present there is no accommodation at Roehampton or elsewhere; and, if so, how many; and (2) whether, in the case of undischarged men waiting in their homes for admission to Roehampton or other centre, he will consider the desirability of making provision for their training, especially when the waiting period extends over many months; and whether arrangements can be made between the War Office and the Pensions Ministry with a view to carrying out this proposal?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONAll the men referred to are receiving treatment, but there are some 3,000 awaiting artificial limbs. The question of training is a matter for my right hon. Friend the512W Minister of Pensions, and I understand he is making suitable arrangements. The Army medical authorities are, of course, always glad to help in any direction which my right hon. Friend may indicate.