§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is her latest estimate of the number of children, the number of adults aged 16 to 65 years, and the number of adults aged 65 years plus, respectively, who use a wheelchair; and how many in each group are confined to a wheelchair.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe information in the form requested is not available. The general situation is that a significant number of wheelchair users are over 65 years of age and that only a minority of users are absolutely confined to a wheelchair. I am hopeful that an analysis of some recent statistics will be of help to my hon. Friend and I will write to him as soon as the necessary work has been completed.