§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the conflicting opinions on the safety of three-wheeled invalid vehicles, as expressed by the Which? report, published on 2nd March, a copy of which is in his possession, he will now sponsor an individual survey of their safety and reliability; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephNo. The invalid three-wheeler satisfies the requirements of the relevant construction and use regulations and there is no question of its being unsafe. I am concerned lest allegations that it is unsafe might be detrimental to the interests of the many disabled people who, whatever arrangements might be made for supplying invalid vehicles in the future, will because of the nature of their disability have to go on driving them if they are to have independent mobility.