§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish the terms on which contractors to the National Health Service will supply body appliances.
§ Mrs. Currie[pursuant to her reply,5 March 1987, c. 677]: I understand that the hon. Member is referring to arrangements for the supply and fitting of surgical appliances and orthopaedic footwear. North West Thames regional health authority is currently negotiating a new national contract for such provision on behalf of the National Health Service. The terms and conditions were issued by recorded delivery on 13 February to the individual contractors who were invited to tender.