§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent Advisory Note he has sent to(a) the Secretary of State for Health and (b) health authorities on the purchase of stair lifts. [178230]
§ Yvette CooperStairlifts in existing dwellings would normally be provided by the local housing authority through a disabled facilities grant. My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister has not issued any recent advice on the purchase of Stairlifts.