§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Health what is the estimated proportion of disabled people entitled to apply for invalid tricycles who actually apply for them.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThis information is not available.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Health what is the estimated number of disabled drivers who would apply for four-wheel cars if they were offered instead of tricycles; what would be the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonRoughly 100,000; the capital cost would be about £38 million and maintenance cost about £10 million a year. I would refer the hon. Member to my statement of 15th February, 1967.—[Vol. 741, c. 523–31.]
§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Health whether he proposes to redefine the qualifications for entitlement to Ministry vehicles for the disabled.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonNot at present.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Transport if she is satisfied with the general roadworthiness and safety of Ministry invalid tricycles for disabled drivers in bad weather conditions.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI have been asked to reply. Yes.