§ Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Minister of Pensions whether any economy has resulted from limiting the number of firms eligible for the supply of artificial limbs to two; and whether any complaints have been received from limbless pensioners that they are unable to obtain an artificial limb similar to that which they have been accustomed to use?
§ Major TRYONThe prices obtained under present contracts are, I am glad to say, materially less than those previously in force. The very few cases in which representations have been made to the effect stated in the latter part of the question have been referred to a Board of Surgeons and arrangements have been made, where necessary, in accordance with their advice, for the supply of an artificial limb similar to that previously used by the man, though not covered by the present contracts.