HC Deb 27 July 1972 vol 841 c390W
Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of invalid tricycle drivers in England and Wales who have opted to give up their vehicles in favour of accepting the new £100 car allowance since 1st April, 1972.

Mr. Alison

369 invalid three-wheeler users have so far exchanged their vehicles for a private car allowance.

Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total numbers of vehicle excise duty exemption certificates, form MHS330, currently on issue to disabled drivers in England and Wales who are in receipt of the new car allowance or the former car conversion grant.

Mr. Alison

It is estimated that some 5,000 forms MHS330 are currently valid in relation to these drivers.

Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of vehicle excise duty exemption certificates, form MHS330, currently on issued to disabled passengers in England and Wales whose cars have been conspicuously and permanently adapted or who qualify by reason of their eligibility for an attendance allowance.

Mr. Alison

I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr Alfred Morris) on 19th July, 1972.—[Vol. 841, c.128.]