§ Sir Smedley Crookeasked the Secretary of State for War whether any provision is made for the free supply, repair, and renewals of artificial limbs in the cases of soldiers who lose a limb or limbs whilst serving in the Forces, and in whose cases there is no entitlement to pension on grounds that disability is not directly attributable to military service?
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§ Captain MargessonYes, Sir. In such cases an initial artificial limb is supplied by the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, through the Ministry of Pensions, and repairs and renewal may be allowed at the discretion of the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.