Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 March 1990. It was answered by Lord Freeman (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 1990 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To comment on how the ring-fencing of funds for the dispensing of wheelchairs & artificial limbs will affect the consumers choice of the best & most appropriate appliance; & whether health authorities will be able to spend over the ring-fenced budget.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

169 c729W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Finance Health authorities Wheelchairs Prosthetics