§ Mr. Rhodes Jamesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with arrangements for the replacement of defective parts of wheelchairs and other facilities for disabled persons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisMy Department has some 250,000 wheelchairs on issue and comparatively few complaints are received about the repair facilities. Last year arrangements were made for all our approved repairers of wheelchairs to hold390W a stock of replacement parts for the more commonly used wheelchairs. We believe this action will have improved the service. There are occasions on which some delay unfortunately occurs, however, and if the hon. Member has a particular case in mind I shall be glad to have it looked into.