HC Deb 24 June 1968 vol 767 cc20-1W
Mr. Ryan

asked the Minister of Health how many disabled drivers there are in the Harrow, Hounslow, Brent, Hillingdon and Ealing areas of West London; and how many garages have been appointed to service their vehicles.

Mr. K. Robinson

There are 764 known drivers of invalid vehicles in the five areas of West London. Of this total 202 are driving privately-owned cars adapted or maintained at State expense, 435 drive invalid three-wheelers and 127 Ministry cars.

Five approved repairers have been appointed in the West London area for the repair of invalid three-wheelers. Cars are normally serviced by the manufacturers' agents.

Mr. Ryan

asked the Minister of Health what plans he has to appoint further garages to service disabled drivers' vehicles in West London.

Mr. K. Robinson

There are no plans at present to appoint further repairers but the situation is kept under continuous review. Additional approved repairers will be appointed if necessary.

Mr. Ryan

asked the Minister of Health how many disabled drivers there are in the London Borough of Hillingdon; and what facilities exist for servicing their vehicles;.

Mr. K. Robinson

There are 167 known drivers of invalid vehicles in the Hillingdon area. Of this total 45 are driving privately-owned cars adapted or maintained at State expense, 99 drive invalid three-wheelers and 23 Ministry cars.

There is one approved repairer in the London Borough of Hillingdon and two others nearby.