HC Deb 16 July 1985 vol 83 c115W
31. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received regarding the provision of battery-powered wheelchairs for the chronically disabled.

Mr. Newton

In the past year we have received over 70 letters, including a petition with some 7,000 signatures, advocating the provision of powered outdoor wheelchairs in addition to those for indoor use already issued by the Department.