HC Deb 14 July 1949 vol 467 cc662-3
65. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Health if he will extend the scheme under which motor cars are provided for disabled ex-Service men so as to make it apply to men disabled in industry.

Mr. Bevan

Motor propelled tricycles are provided for severely disabled civilians under the National Health Service, but I cannot undertake to provide motor cars at present.

Mr. Lipson

Will the Minister keep this under consideration, in view of the fact that the scheme for ex-Service men is a great boon to them which is widely appreciated, and would be of equal service to disabled men in industry?

Mr. Bevan

I will certainly keep the matter in mind, but I think it is undesirable to extend the service at the moment.

Mr. Gallacher

Would the Minister give special attention to miners who have their backs broken while at work, who need continual attention when they are taken out, and for whom it would be very desirable to have a small car to go out in with their wives?

Mr. Bevan

This is not quite the same matter.