§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what expenditure has been incurred by health authorities in Wales for the purchase of electrically powered indoor wheelchairs in each of the last three years; [17013]
(2) how many people have been provided with electrically powered indoor wheelchairs by health authorities in each of the last three years; [17193]
(3) what is the most recent figure available for the cost of providing an individual with an electrically powered indoor wheelchair. [17190]
§ Mr. RichardsResponsibility for the supply of electrically powered indoor wheelchairs in Wales rests with the artificial limb and appliance service, which is managed by the Welsh health common services authority under its chief executive Nigel Kirk. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
§ Mr. ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is the most recent figure available for the cost of providing an individual with an electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair; [17000]
(2) how many people have been provided with electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs by health authorities in each of the last three years; [17011]
(3) what expenditure has been incurred by health authorities in Wales for the purchase of electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs in each of the last three years. [17187]
§ Mr. RichardsThe provision of indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security.