§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware of the inadequacy of design of gas 71W cookers for use by disabled people; if he will seek to hold discussions with gas appliance manufacturers to find methods of overcoming this; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonI am informed that Area Gas Boards give advice and assistance to handicapped people, that their Consultative Councils include representatives of voluntary bodies concerned with the handicapped and that standard cookers are modified to meet their needs. But I shall be glad to look further into the matter if the hon. Member will let me have details.