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Mr. Buchanan-Smith
asked the Minister of Health what is the average period between measurement and fitting of articial limbs and the average time taken for repairs in England and Wales.
Mr. Loughlin
The periods vary widely according to clinical and other factors and averages would not be meaningful. Nearly half of all repairs are carried out at artificial limb and appliance centres while the patient waits.