HC Deb 31 October 2002 vol 391 c990W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it compulsory for users of motorised wheelchairs to hold third party liability insurance. [78618]

Mr. Jamieson

Insurance for users of motorised wheelchairs and scooters is currently not compulsory but is strongly recommended. We are planning to review the legal framework governing both the construction and use of such vehicles in the near future and the issue of whether insurance should be compulsory will be among those on which we will be seeking views.