§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans she has to replace the existing invalid tricycle with a single-seater four-wheeled invalid vehicle.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThere are no such plans. There has been no change in the Government's decision making a cash allowance the main mobility benefit for disabled people with the invalid tricycle as an alternative for those who prefer it and can drive the vehicle.
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§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is her estimate of the cost of her Department's wheelchair service in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe approximate cost of purchasing new chairs and maintaining those on issue for England in each of the past five financial years was as follows:
Year ending £ million 31st March 1971 … … 1.2 31st March 1972 … … 1.9 31st March 1973 … … 2.6 31st March 1974 … … 3.0 31st March 1975 … … 3.8