§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies are being made into the arrangements for prosthetic research and development 274W under the control of both his Department and the Medical Research Council; if he will inform Parliament of the recommendations of such an inquiry; and if he will indicate what action he expects to take in consequence.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Health Departments and the Medical Research Council invited a group of experts to advise them on the existing arrangements in this field and any changes that might be desirable. Their report has recently been received and is under consideration. I will consider the question of an announcement in due course with my right hon. Friends.