§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make available powered wheelchairs to all those disabled in Wales who request them. [16620]
§ Mr. HagueAn additional £500,000 will be available each year from 1 April 1997 to provide indoor-outdoor powered wheelchairs. Up to 300 will be provided in 1997–98. The artificial limb and appliance service will be consulting relevant bodies about the criteria for their issue.