§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what criteria govern the granting of wheelchairs for(a) indoor use and (b) outdoor use only. [147834]
§ Mr. HuttonHealth authorities and trusts set local criteria for the provision of wheelchairs. For indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs, the local criteria are determined within the broad national framework set out in Health Service Guidance (HSG (96)34), copies of which are available in the Library.
§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health at what Civil Service grade level decisions are taken to determine the criteria for supplying wheelchairs. [147849]
§ Mr. HuttonCriteria are determined by health authorities and trusts at local level according to local circumstances.