§ 25. Mr. Luardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps she is taking to improve the safety of invalid tricycles.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThrough an ongoing development programme, improvements to the design of these vehicles are introduced as opportunity offers in the light of in-service experience, technical innovation and the requirements of safety and other regulations.
§ 29. Mr. Raphael Tuckasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will give further attention to the question of the provision of invalid tricycles in view of recent evidence that the numbers and proportion of drivers of invalid tricycles who are injured in accidents is rising steadily.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisAs my hon. Friend will know, our main policy for the future is to provide a mobility allowance of £5 a week. The option open to an eligible disabled person to have a three-wheeler, rather than cash provision, was decided upon the extensive consultation with organisations representing disabled people and in full recognition that some accidents and injuries are unfortunately inevitable. Nothing has occurred to justify a change in the plans.