HC Deb 04 November 1968 vol 772 c471
22. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will issue the new Prototype P.5 invalid tricycle as a two-seater.

Mr. Snow

This prototype has been designed as a single-seater and is still undergoing trials. It is too early to consider any further development of it.

Mr. Marten

Would the hon. Gentleman not agree that it is eminently suitable for a two-seater for those people who are disabled and wish to carry a passenger? When is it likely to come into production for disabled drivers?

Mr. Snow

The question of a two-seater vehicle is one which might properly be discussed with my right hon. Friend when he receives—the hon. Gentleman will know of this—a deputation from the Joint Council for Mobility of the Disabled shortly. It is a consideration. There are obviously social requirements here which should be satisfied in due course, if our resources permit.