§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has made a decision on the research proposal for an outdoor electric wheelchair, submitted 385W to him in July last; and if he will announce the decision and his reasons for it.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThis application is still under consideration. I shall be in touch with the hon. Member about the outcome as soon as possible. As she will know, although the Department does not itself supply powered outdoor occupant controlled wheelchairs, there are already a number of such models available commercially.