HC Deb 06 November 1979 vol 973 cc163-4W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many model 70 trikes are being held in stock at the latest date which are (a) new and unused, (b) repaired and ready for use and (c) awaiting repair; and how these figures compare with those of 1 year ago.

Mr. Prentice

Following are the figures at 2 November 1979:

  1. (a)—151.
  2. (b)—573.
  3. (c)—312.

The total number of model 70s in store in November 1978 was approximately 700, but it is not possible to subdivide these into categories.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what saving he expects from the policy of placing relinquished model 70 trikes into stores unrepaired.

Mr. Prentice

The estimated initial saving in a full year is of the order of £250,000.