§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current cost of artificial limb and appliance centres; and for how many people they provide appliances.
§ Mr. MajorThe estimated cost in 1986–87 of services provided through the artificial limb and appliance centres is £82.9 million. This includes the cost of artificial limbs and appliances, wheelchairs and administration costs. Artificial limb and appliance centres provide appliances to war pensioners, of whom almost 13,000 currently have an appliance on issue.