HC Deb 01 July 1980 vol 987 c492W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals are currently under consideration to replace the plastic covered metal, currently used in the manufacture of the propelling wheels on National Health Service wheelchairs, with stainless steel in order to minimise the burning of hands when the chair is propelled at some speed downhill; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prentice

None; but I would like to make further inquiries if the hon. Member will let me have further details of the cases he has in mind.

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