§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the Minister of Pensions what complaints he has received on behalf of wounded Service men that 2217W they have to wait an undue length of time for artificial limbs; and what action he is taking in the matter.
§ Sir W. WomersleyThere have been some such complaints, though they have not been numerous. As regards the second part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to similar Questions to-day by the hon. Member for Birkenhead East (Mr. G. White) and the hon. and gallant Member for the City of Chester (Major Nield).
§ Sir C. Edwardsasked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that repatriated prisoners of war who have suffered amputations have to wait months before being supplied with artificial limbs; that men who served in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy are in the same position; that men who have lost both legs fail to get supplied with self-propelled chairs; and if he will take steps to remedy this.
§ Sir W. WomersleyI would refer my right hon. Friend to my replies to-day to Questions by other hon. Members which cover all his points.