HC Deb 22 July 1977 vol 935 cc755-6W
Mr. Park

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the evaluation of the GKN prototype vehicle for disabled persons.

Mr. Alfred Morris

I am glad to say that my officials will be given an opportunity, in about a month's time, to have a prototype vehicle from GKN for a short period to undertake a technical appraisal. Later in the year it is hoped that the vehicle will be available for a longer period during which functional assessments will be made. My hon. Friend may like to know that I have myself seen and travelled in the vehicle.