HC Deb 19 March 1996 vol 274 c169W
Mr. Alan Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to introduce in Wales(a) a scheme to provide on the NHS powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs for severely disabled people and (b) a voucher scheme for the purchase of wheelchairs. [21256]

Mr. Richards

In the light of my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health's recent announcement about the provision of powered wheelchairs and a wheelchair voucher scheme, we are currently examining the implications of introducing similar arrangements in Wales.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to introduce in Wales a similar scheme to that announced by the Government on 23 February for England to provide powered indoor and outdoor wheelchairs for the severely disabled and financial aid for wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement. [21302]

Mr. Hague

I am currently examining the implications of introducing similar arrangements in Wales.