§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is aware of the delays in providing disabled children with appliances to help them walk; and what steps he is taking to remedy such delays.
§ Mr. EnnalsAppliances are ordered at a large number of hospitals from different commercial firms and hospital workshops, and delivery times vary. I am not aware of any general delay, but I am making inquiries. If the right hon. Gentleman will let me have full details of any individual cases of difficulty I will look into them.