HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c96W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time for an invalid tricycle.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The average time between establishment of need and delivery of a three-wheeler is about six weeks; but occasionally a disabled person can be suited only by a unique machine experimentally developed for the individual, which takes much longer to make.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were awaiting delivery of an invalid tricycle at the latest available date.

Mr. Alfred Morris

About 700, one-third of whom meanwhile have a vehicle.