HC Deb 21 October 1985 vol 84 c49W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) when he received the McColl committee report on artificial limbs and appliances; when he intends to make the report public; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if it is his intention to implement immediately the recommendations of the McColl committee on artificial limbs and appliances; if he will be having discussions with relevant organisations about the implications of the report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the working party under the chairmanship of Professor Ian McColl into the artificial limbs and appliance centres was appointed; when its report is anticipated; and how long thereafter he anticipates responding to its representations.

Mr. Newton

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.