HC Deb 04 November 1968 vol 772 cc477-8
35. Mr. Loveys

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will seek to extend the category of persons qualifying for passenger-carrying vehicles available for invalids.

Mr. Snow

My right hon. Friend is unable to consider further extensions at present.

Mr. Loveys

Would not the hon. Gentleman agree that the present very limited categories produce unfair anomalies and hardship, particularly for disabled husbands who wish to take their wives as passengers? Will he not look at this again?

Mr. Snow

I absolutely agree that this matter should be looked at constantly. That is why in an earlier Answer I said that it was an appropriate matter for discussion with my right hon. Friend when he meets the Joint Council for the Mobility of the Disabled.