The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Tricycles – 18 March 1987

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Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Tricycles on 18th March 1987.

Mr. Carter-Jones Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many (a) new and (b) good condition second-hand tricycles are available in his Department; what plans his Department has for their disposal; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Major There are no new invalid three-wheelers available in England. The last contract for the purchase of these vehicles was completed in April 1978.

On 1 March 1987 there were 1,023 invalid three-wheelers in good condition available for re-issue. The Department also has some 1,100 vehicles around the country which are kept in reserve for the use of three-wheeler drivers when those they have on permanent loan are off the road.

The future of these vehicles is a matter which we shall be considering over coming months.