§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list those district health authorities which currently provide an occupant-controlled powered outdoor wheelchair to disabled people who require one; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellA pilot study in northern and north western regions during 1989–90 confirmed the obvious value of powered indoor-outdoor wheelchairs for those able to benefit from them. We expect district health authorities, which have the responsibility for meeting the health needs of their populations, to extend their introduction wherever priorities allow. We do not collect the information centrally.