§ Mr. BestTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many powered indoor-outdoor wheelchairs have been provided since April 1996. [23329]
§ Mr. BoatengHealth authorities have reported that 1,276 powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs were issued between April 1996 and March 1997; and a further 2,179 were reported to have been issued between April 1997 and September 1997.
§ Mr. BestTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much funding has been distributed to health authorities in respect of the powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair scheme since April 1996. [23330]
§ Mr. BoatengHealth authorities received £6 million in respect of the powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair scheme in 1996–97; and will receive £7 million in 1997–98, £8 million in 1998–99 and £6 million in 1999–2000.