§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many user consultative committees have been set up at disablement services centres with representation from artificial limb and wheelchair users' organisations; and what steps are being taken to ensure that such committees will be organised at all centres.
§ Mr. YeoWe do not routinely collect information on the number of formal user consultative committees set up at disablement services centres, but we understand that in 1991–92 there were 12 such committees, with more in the process of formation. We actively encourage consultation of user interests; the method of consultation is best decided locally.