§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many wheelchairs were held by his Department on 31 May at the supply depot in Heywood, Lancashire; how many of them were new wheelchairs; and if it is proposed for any reason to reduce the stock.
§ Mr. NewtonOn 31 May 1984, 27,126 new and refurbished wheelchairs were held by the Department at its Heywood store. An additional 2,213 were awaiting refurbishment. Stock levels are constantly under review, and have been substantially reduced in recent years. New computerised stock control methods may allow levels to be further reduced.