§ 78. Mr. Crowderasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the annual cost at the latest convenient date of the petrol allowance of £5 per annum formerly made to a disabled person using a tricycle issued under the invalid vehicle scheme; and if he will reconsider the withdrawal of this allowance, in view of the comparatively small saving to the Exchequer.
§ Mr. AlisonThe cost was £87,567 for England and Wales during the last financial year.
No. Further changes in the invalid vehicle service must await the outcome of the review recently started by Lady Sharp.
§ 79. Mr. Crowderasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will reconsider the decision that disabled people with severely limited walking ability must, in future, surrender a vehicle issued to them under the invalid vehicle scheme in the event of their ceasing to be employed.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend does not propose to make any further changes pending the outcome of Lady Sharp's inquiry.