HC Deb 23 July 1975 vol 896 c222W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is his estimate of the number of elderly people who find kerbs hazardous and who would benefit from the ramping of pavements;

(2) what is his estimate of the number of people who propel prams or pushchairs out of doors who would benefit from the ramping of pavements;

(3) what is his estimate of the number of people who use wheelchairs out of doors who would benefit from the ramping of pavements;

(4) what is his estimate of the number of wheelchair users who do not venture out of doors because of the hazards involved in negotiating pavements;

(5) what is his estimate of the total number of people who would benefit from the ramping of pavements.

Mr. Carmichael

There are no comprehensive statistics in the categories my hon. Friend has defined, and these would be formidably difficult and expensive to compile.