§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the medical services available to Service men who suffered disfigurement in the Falklands conflict; and for how many cases provision is having to be made.
§ Mr. BlakerI am satisfied with the medical services available to all Service men who suffered injuries in the Falkland Islands conflict. It is not possible to say exactly how many have suffered or will suffer permanent disfigurement as a result of their injuries. Eighty men received burns, but it is not possible to say how many will be permanently scarred; 30 lost all or part of a limb; and four lost fingers.