Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development, if he will hold discussions with the Government of Sierra Leone in order to set a target date for all amputees to be fitted with serviceable artificial limbs.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development if he will hold discussions with the Government of Sierra Leone in order to set a target date for all amputees to be fitted with serviceable artificial limbs. [117321] Hilary Benn: The Department's strategy for engagement in the years ahead is set out in a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed with the Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) last November. The benchmarks for progress by GQSL do not include targets relating to treatments for the disabled. All amputees in camps have either been fitted with artificial limbs or offered them. Many prefer not to use them. Some additional people are coming in from the remoter communities of districts to register as amputees. It is expected that Hope International and Handicap International will continue to provide assistance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117321; 406 c774W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disability Armed conflict Sierra Leone Prosthetics Handicap International Hope International
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