§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received from the chairman of the joint committee on mobility for the disabled, pursuant to his answer on the subject of petrol shortages and the needs of disabled people which was given to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe on 11 June—Official Report volume 968, column 44; what reply he is sending; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GrayThe chairman of the Joint Committee on Mobility for the Disabled wrote to me on 17 June about the need to ensure that disabled passengers, as well as disabled drivers, are not disadvantaged by the present petrol shortage. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy has raised the subject of disabled motorists with the Motor Agents Association. The association will be bringing the special needs of disabled motorists to the attention of its members through the medium of its magazine,Motor Trade Executive.