HC Deb 10 December 1974 vol 883 cc90-1W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will list the respective firms from which parts are purchased by her Department for the invalid tricycles now in production, the countries from which they originate, and the total cost of purchasing such parts from each firm, respectively, for the years 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74, respectively.

Mr. Alfred Morris

Following is the information required:

Year Number
1969–70
1970–71 888
1971–72 4,203
1972–73 3,072
1973–74 2,484

It is not customary to reveal Government contract prices.

Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number and cost, respectively, of four-wheeled motor cars or travellers purchased in the years 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74, in England and Wales.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The approximate numbers of new cars bought by the Department for supply under the vehicle service in England and Walesin each of these years are as follows:

1969–70 1,090
1970–71 1,050
1971–72 1,000
1972–73 1,350
1973–74 1,660

It is not customary to reveal Government contract prices.

Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number and cost, respectively, of invalid tricycles purchased in the years 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73 and 1973–74, in England and Wales.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The approximate numbers of new three-wheelers bought by the Department for supply in England and Wales in each of these years are as follows:

1969–70 2,600
1970–71 2,700
1971–72 2,500
1972–73 2,600
1973–74 3,000

It is not customary to reveal Government contract prices.

Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total cost of salaries and administration in respect of staff employed—including medical and technical staff—in the provision of vehicles, wheelchairs, artificial limbs and other appliances in England and Wales for the years 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74, respectively.

Mr. Alfred Morris

Following is the information:

Year £ million
1969–70 2.7
1970–71 3.1
1971–72 3.6
1972–73 3.8
1973–74 4.4

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