§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if the annual report on research and development on equipment for the disabled can be expanded to include work financed by voluntary organisations so that it can be more complete, and published earlier so that it can have greater usefulness; and if she will make a statement:
(2) what has happened to the last report on research and development of equipment for the disabled; if, in this context, she will look at all such research and development which might be helpful for disabled people; and if she will make a statement;
(3) if she will consider providing funds to an independent organisation for an up-to-date continuing report on research and development for aids for the disabled, such a report to be financed to enable it to make itself aware of any possible developments which might assist the disabled and elderly to live reasonably ordinary lives; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe annual report for 1974 on research and development work on equipment for disabled people will be published shortly. It is intended to make the report as informative as possible. I will sympathetically consider my hon. Friend's suggestions on the possibility of assisting the early exchange and380W dissemination of information, without diverting resources from promoting the research and development work itself.