HC Deb 16 July 1968 vol 768 cc188-9W
65. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Health what are the present differences of treatment between war disabled and other disabled persons regarding the supply of mechanical vehicles; if he is aware of the hardship caused to disabled drivers who have to travel alone for long periods; and if he will amend the present regulations so that all disabled drivers are treated in the same way.

Mr. Snow

Disabled persons who qualify are normally provided with a specially designed three-wheeled vehicle providing only for the driver; those disabled by war and those in certain other small groups may choose instead a small four-wheeled motor car. My right hon. Friend is well aware of the representations that have been made on behalf of those not now entitled to a motor car, but he has no power at present to amend the rules in the way suggested and any such change would be costly.