§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware that the supplies of the Morris 1000 for disabled people are restricted; if he is aware of the suitability of these vehicles for certain types of disability; if he will take steps to buy up existing available Morris 1000 vehicles; if he will take steps to obtain alternative suitable production models; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonContinued production of the Minor 1000 would have benefited many disabled people, for whom it was a convenient car at a modest price. Unfortunately, British manufacturers do not now make a comparable vehicle and, on present information, do not intend to do so. We are still able to offer reconditioned Morris 1000s to persons whose medical condition makes the standard issue, the Mini, unsuitable. I will gladly investigate any instance in which the hon. Member believes the present arrangements have proved unsatisfactory.