Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Friday, 22 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2008. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Wheelchairs

Question: (2) when he expects to announce a decision on the new model for wheelchair services; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Consideration is being given to the findings and recommendations of the Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services programme in relation to wheelchair services with a view to confirming the next steps in due course.The request for information was submitted using the Review of Central Returns process. The data collection templates have been placed in the Library. The results of the data gathering exercise, some of which is commercially sensitive and is not currently available, will form part of the business case which is currently under consideration by Ministers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 189874; 472 c2401W
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2008-0632
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Wheelchairs
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk