§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the protection offered to(a) disabled and (b) elderly people purchasing and leasing mobility aids. [159073]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonElderly and disabled people are protected by current consumer protection legislation in the same way as other consumers.
The Government remain committed to a strategy offering consumers, and particularly vulnerable groups, the protection they need to ensure they receive fair treatment and the information necessary to help them make informed choices.