§ 18. Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations have now been received about the proposed phasing out of invalid tricycles; and what proportion were favourable to the proposal.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisMy right hon. Friend and I have received some 2,500 letters, some including petitions, about the decision to phase out the invalid tricycle. The numbers taking particular points of view have not been separately recorded. As my hon. Friend may know, my right hon. Friend has now written to all drivers of invalid tricycles issued under the old vehicle scheme to counter misrepresentation of his policy statement and to let them know what is being done to safeguard their position.
§ 57. Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further progress he has made in finding suitable alternative vehicles to the invalid three-wheeler.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Esher (Mr. Mather) on 10th January.—[Vol. 923, c.425–6.]