§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will undertake a study of the methods employed by the Dutch medical service of providing handicapped people with four-wheeled cars as a means of enabling them to obtain employment and rehabilitation into the community.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI am aware of the arrangements in Holland, but as the Government's policy is to introduce a cash mobility allowance for drivers and non-drivers alike, and not to extend the provision of cars, the cost and manpower required for a detailed further study would not be justified.
§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans she has to extend the choice of invalid carriages available to the disabled.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisNone at present. The standard range of petrol and electric invalid carriages provides easy access, a variety of seating positions and over 50 variations of control systems. Even where none of these meets a disabled person's needs, special modifications can sometimes be made. If my hon. Friend is aware of a case where he feels that more might be done to meet individual needs, 499W and will send me details, I shall be pleased to have it looked into.