§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she can make an estimate of the proportion of existing invalid tricycle drivers who are only able to drive specialised vehicles.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe overwhelming majority of those whose walking ability is sufficiently restricted to make them eligible for a vehicle under the present vehicle scheme are handicapped in a way that necessitates special features in any vehicle they are to drive.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is satisfied with the equality and extent of tuition for disabled drivers; if she will consider using disabled drivers to provide tuition for other disabled drivers; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI am currently considering whether changes in the arrangements are desirable. I shall certainly bear in mind in particular my hon. Friend's suggestion that disabled people might help in giving tuition.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what sum the £100 payable to disabled drivers who run their own car would have to be raised to retain the value it had on 21st February 1972 when it was introduced; and what gross sum would need to be paid to maintain the same net value assuming it was taxable at the standard rate.
§ Mr. Alfred Morris£144; £215.