Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is planned that the Regional Disablement Serviceshould provide satellite clinics in the Province. [187787]Angela Smith: The contract for provision of prosthetic and technician services is currently being tendered. The new contractprovides for the establishment of satellite clinics during its term, which commences 1 April 2005 and runs for a period ofseven years. A detailed specification for a satellite service and its funding would have to be developed in collaboration withHealth and Social Services Boards ahead of its actual establishment.