HC Deb 17 February 1958 vol 582 c111W
56. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Minister of Health if he will now consider the provision of electric Sley Ride chairs for use in the homes of patients who are unable to use their hands to propel themselves in wheel chairs.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Having regard to the restricted opportunities for the use of such a machine, I am not satisfied that it would be justifiable to incur the considerable additional expenditure involved in adopting the hon. and learned Member's proposal.