§ 26. Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to investigate the technical possibilities for production and the consequent costs of a two seater three-wheeler car for disabled persons.
§ Mr. AlisonWhen the current invalid vehicle review has been completed, we will take whatever steps may be necessary to implement the decisions which emerge.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the scheme for assistance with the cost of conversion of privately-owned cars to hand control for disabled people; if he will consider extending the scheme to increase the mobility of such disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonSeverely disabled persons eligible for the issue of a departmental vehicle may, if they so elect, receive instead a grant once in five years towards the cost of converting their own vehicle to hand control up to a maximum of £90. The whole of the invalid vehicle scheme is at present being reviewed and we hope to announce the outcome before very long.