HC Deb 23 July 1975 vol 896 c267W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (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 number of wheelchair users who do not venture out of doors because they are prevented by the design of their house and the access to and from it;

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

Mr. Moyle

The information requested by my hon. Friend is not available. To conduct a survey to provide precise information would involve a disproportionate use of resources.

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