§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what special arrangements exist for the payment by his Department for adaptations to the homes of war pensioners; what yardsticks are allowed for various types of adaptations; when these yardstick figures were last increased; what was the total expenditure on such adaptations in 1974–75; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisAny war pensioners who are eligible for the supply of a powered vehicle can apply for such payments through my Department's artificial limb and appliance service. The maximum grant is £250, having been increased to this level in 1963, and the total expenditure on the scheme in 1974–75 was £12,500.
In addition, war pensioners may be eligible to receive similar grants from local authorities under Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970.