§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many special socks have been provided to Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray; and if he will make it his policy to supply such special socks free on demand.
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 24 June 1991]: Further to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence on 24 June, supplies of stump socks are available from individual health authorities on request. 1 am pleased to say that the men in question have used this service fully.