HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 c125W
Mr. Hannam

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether all regional health authorities have submitted to his Department their detailed proposals for the integration of the wheelchair and artificial limb services in 1991; how far advanced the preparations for the integration are; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

Proposals for the integration of the Disablement Services Authority's services have now been received from all regional health authorities. We shall be assessing the progress made with preparations for integration at the Disablement Services Authority's annual review meeting on 9 November.