§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are now being taken to produce a possible alternative vehicle to the trike when it is eventually phased out; if he is aware of any action being undertaken to produce such a vehicle; if he knows of any steps 250W being taken to establish a mobility centre for disabled persons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisAs my right hon. Friend said in his statement of 23rd July—[Vol. 915, c. 2229–42]—we expect that drivers of tricycles supplied under the old vehicle scheme will in general be able to go on having the use of their vehicles or 251W replacements where needed for at least five years. They will also under proposed new legislation have the alternative choice of the mobility allowance regardless of age limit and without further medical test. Moreover, we shall study needs for specialised vehicles in the light of the choices disabled people make under our new legislation. I am keeping in touch with a number of projects for vehicles for the disabled. With regard to a mobility centre for disabled persons. I shall be glad to consider any suggestion my hon. Friend may have which would be of help to the disabled.