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Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many (a) artificial limbs and (b) wheelchairs were issued by the National Health Service in 1997-98. - Inc figure and fact that information on how many artificial limbs were issued is not available centrally. (Further information on 28.02.2000 at 345 c80W)
Answer

Mr. Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many (a) artificial limbs and (b) wheelchairs were issued by the National Health Service in 1997-98. [102320] Mr. Hutton: The National Health Service issued 1,276 powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs in 1997-98. Information on how many artificial limbs were issued is not available centrally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
341 c221W; 102320
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disability aids Wheelchairs Prosthetics
Contains statistics
Yes