asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what discussions his Department have had with motor vehicle manufacturers regarding the provision of a four-wheeled multiple seat motor-car to replace the current three-wheeled motorcar; and if he will make a statement as to his future policy;(2) what steps he now intends to take to extend the provision of four-wheeled vehicles to the civilian disabled.

There has been no formal discussion with the motor manufacturers. As regards the extended provision of four-wheeled vehicles, I have nothing to add at present to the replies I gave on 2nd, 9th and 10th November to the hon. Members for Rutherglen (Mr. Gregor Mackenzie), Ladywood (Mrs. Doris Fisher) and Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison).—[Vol. 805, c. 272; Vol. 805, c. 39–40; Vol. 806, c. 91.]

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has had from disablement groups and interested bodies, and from whom these representations have been, regarding the provision of a four-wheeled multiple-seat motor vehicle for the war and civilian disabled.

Representations in favour of the more general provision of a four-wheeled multiple seat motor vehicle have been received from the Joint Committee on Mobility for the Disabled, the Disabled Drivers' Motor Club Limited, the Disabled Drivers' Association and the Haemophilia Society.