§ 50. Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Ministers for Social Security in the EEC have discussed at their June meeting disabled drivers, disability allowances, and the provision of vehicles for the disabled with a view to designing, building, and then financing the operating and running costs of such a vehicle; and whether the Social Fund will be used for this purpose.
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§ Mr. John GrantThe hon. Member is probably referring to the meeting of the Council of Ministers (Social Affairs) in Luxembourg on 28th June 1977. These matters were not discussed on that occasion.
Eligible applications to the European Social Fund for assistance towards schemes benefiting disabled people exceed the funds available and priority has been given to schemes of rehabilitation and retraining. But the possibilities for co-operation over common problems relating to special vehicles for handicapped people are being explored by the Commission.