§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why distinction is made in the United Kingdom between children between the age of 2 and 5 years and those over 5 years in regard to the use made of the Swedish-developed "bionic" hand.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 19th June.—[Vol. 952, c.2–5.]
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many parents in Bedfordshire have applied to the National Health Service for a "bionic" hand for their children; and what is the estimated cost to the service of providing a single piece of equipment.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe parents of four such children have approached my Department. Including associated components and fitting, one prosthesis costs about £1,200.