§ 1 and 2. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Health (1) when the mechanised vehicle applied for in June, 1960, by Mr. S. Hemmings, of 45, Avenue Court, Claybury Broadway, Ilford, a sufferer from multiple sclerosis, will be supplied to him;
(2) if he will arrange for mechanised vehicles to be supplied immediately the 2 application is approved and not after the delay required in connection with planning permission and the erection of a shed to house the vehicle.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Edith Pitt)Mr. Hemmings received the vehicle on 18th January. I am sorry that he had to wait so long, and I am considering how delays of this sort can be reduced.
§ Mr. IremongerIs my hon. Friend aware that I am most obliged to her for that reply? I am sure that it will great comfort to many people who, as we know, have to wait a very long time for these vehicles.