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Mr. Manuel
asked the Minister of Health what is the number of patients requiring artificial limbs; and what is the average period they have to wait before being supplied.
Mr. Loughlin
About 4,600 patients a year require artificial limbs for the first time. The waiting period varies widely according to clinical and other factors and an average would not be meaningful.