HC Deb 27 February 1996 vol 272 cc472-3W
Mr. Tom Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what expenditure has been incurred by health authorities in Northern Ireland for the purchase of electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs in each of the last three years. [17012]

Mr. Moss

[holding answer 26 February 1996]: None.

Mr. Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been provided with electrically powered indoor wheelchairs by health authorities in each of the last three years. [17017]

Mr. Moss

[holding answer 26 February 1996]: The numbers of people provided with such wheelchairs is as follows:

  • 1992–93: 143
  • 1993–94: 134
  • 1994–95: 305

Mr. Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the most recent figure available for the cost of providing an individual with an electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair; [17014]

(2) what is the most recent figure available for the cost of providing an individual with an electrically powered indoor wheelchair. [17185]

Mr. Moss

[holding answers 26 February 1996]: The cost would depend on individual circumstances and the type of chair supplied.

Mr. Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what expenditure has been incurred by health authorities for the purchase of electrically powered indoor wheelchairs in each of the last three years. [171891]

Mr. Moss

[holding answer 26 February 1996]: The information requested is as follows

  • 1992–93: £63,152
  • 1993–94: £23,225
  • 1994–95: £112.189

Mr. Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been provided with electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs by health authorities in each of the last three years. [17194]

Mr. Moss

[holding answer 26 February 1996]: None.