§ Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Minister of Health how many types of invalid tricycles are available at Stoke Mandeville for issue; and how many are available at his Welsh department.
§ Mr. RobinsonSix types of powered tricycles, six of hand-propelled tricycles and eleven of wheelchairs are currently being purchased for issue by my Department: supplies of older models are also available. The type of powered tricycle issued is determined by my Department following a recommendation by a hospital consultant; the type of hand-propelled tricycle or wheelchair issued is normally that prescribed by the hospital consultant. These arrangements apply to all hospitals in England and Wales.