HC Deb 08 February 1990 vol 166 c768W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the average waiting time for an artificial limb prior to the Disablement Services Authority being set up.

Mr. Freeman

The specific information requested is not available, but one of the reasons for setting up the DSA was to streamline the procedures and we are monitoring the situation.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has any plans to develop quality of service objectives in respect of the Disablement Services Authority.

Mr. Freeman

This is a matter for the Disablement Services Authority which includes the development of quality of service in its aims and objectives. Details of the work it has undertaken in this area can be found in its annual report for 1988–89, a copy of which is in the Library.