§ 22. Mrs. Whiteasked the Minister of Health if he has now reached a decision on the provision of invalid vehicles with seats for more than one person.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI have not yet quite completed my review of this matter, but expect to do so shortly.
§ Mrs. WhiteIs not the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that this matter was referred to in his party's election manifesto? A considerable time has now elapsed since it was first raised by the organisations interested in it, and an Adjournment debate was held in this House on 16th November last when this matter was discussed. Does he not think that the time has now come when this relatively simple problem could be solved?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithNo, Sir. The manifesto to which the hon. Lady refers stated that particular attention would be given to this problem, and we have been giving particular attention to it. I expect to make a statement very shortly. Among other matters, the ex-Service men's organisations, which have been trying out certain vehicles, have not yet given me their report, but I expect to make a statement very soon.