To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many organisations (a) he and (b) his Ministers have met that represent wheelchair users in Kent; and if he will list them; and if he will list the names of the organisations that (a) he and (b) his Ministers have...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many organisations (a) he and (b) his Ministers have met that represent wheelchair users in Kent; and if he will list them; and if he will list the names of the organisations that (a) he and (b) his Ministers have...

Lords debate on motion to agree sixth report from the Select Committee on House of Lords Offices (HL 130 1997/98). Amendment that paragraph 3 (Old Palace Yard) be referred back to Administration and Works Sub-Committee for further consideration agreed to on division (148-141). Motion, as amended, agreed to on question. (Text printed in Official Report).

Lords debate on motion to agree sixth report from the Select Committee on House of Lords Offices (HL 130 1997/98). Amendment that paragraph 3 (Old Palace Yard) be referred back to Administration and Works Sub-Committee for further consideration agreed to on division (148-141). Motion, as amended, agreed to on question....

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what percentage of county courts in Derbyshire provide (a) wheelchair access, (b) disabled toilet facilities and (c) facilities for persons with seeing and hearing disabilities.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what percentage of county courts in Derbyshire provide (a) wheelchair access, (b) disabled toilet facilities and (c) facilities for persons with seeing and hearing disabilities.

How many licensed taxis operating in London do not have passenger seat belts; and whether, to avoid further injuries, they will consider bringing forward from the year 2000 the requirement to fit passenger seat belts in all such vehicles. [HL 2729]. - Includes figures.

How many licensed taxis operating in London do not have passenger seat belts; and whether, to avoid further injuries, they will consider bringing forward from the year 2000 the requirement to fit passenger seat belts in all such vehicles. [HL 2729]. - Includes figures.

What information has been made publicly available, locally and nationally, specifically in accordance with Section 30 of Health Service Guidelines, HSC(96)53. [HL 2747]. - Including ref to information in Library.

What information has been made publicly available, locally and nationally, specifically in accordance with Section 30 of Health Service Guidelines, HSC(96)53. [HL 2747]. - Including ref to information in Library.

What information has been made publicly available on how health authorities are monitoring the quality of the wheelchair services, specifically in accordance with Section 27 of Health Service Guidelines, HSG(96)34. [HL 2746]

What information has been made publicly available on how health authorities are monitoring the quality of the wheelchair services, specifically in accordance with Section 27 of Health Service Guidelines, HSG(96)34. [HL 2746]

What performance management procedures exist for the indoor and outdoor powered wheelchair funding scheme and separate wheelchair voucher scheme. [HL 2744] - In Library as DEP 98/806.

What performance management procedures exist for the indoor and outdoor powered wheelchair funding scheme and separate wheelchair voucher scheme. [HL 2744] - In Library as DEP 98/806.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what guidance has been issued to train operating companies with regard to the number of wheelchair spaces which should be provided on trains. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what guidance has been issued to train operating companies with regard to the number of wheelchair spaces which should be provided on trains. - Inc figures.

Private Hire Vehicles (London) Bill. Committee stage second sitting (afternoon). Clauses 12 to 14, 19, 22, 31 agreed to as amended. Clause 30, discussed with new clause 2 (Identification of licensed vehicles), as amended, agreed to on division (1 vote to 10). Clauses 15 to 18, 20, 21, 23 to 29 and 32 to 40 agreed to. New clause 1 (Hirings accepted on behalf of another operator) agreed to. Schedule 1 agreed to as amended. Schedule 2 agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 210).

Private Hire Vehicles (London) Bill. Committee stage second sitting (afternoon). Clauses 12 to 14, 19, 22, 31 agreed to as amended. Clause 30, discussed with new clause 2 (Identification of licensed vehicles), as amended, agreed to on division (1 vote to 10). Clauses 15 to 18, 20, 21, 23 to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what consultations were held with groups in advance of communication of the Health Service Circular, wheelchair voucher scheme: funding in 1997-98 and 1998-99 (HSC 1998-004); and if he will list the groups consulted. - Ref to 4 June 1998, 313 c326W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what consultations were held with groups in advance of communication of the Health Service Circular, wheelchair voucher scheme: funding in 1997-98 and 1998-99 (HSC 1998-004); and if he will list the groups consulted. - Ref to 4 June 1998, 313 c326W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will announce what input users will have into the new national service frameworks for the wheelchair service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will announce what input users will have into the new national service frameworks for the wheelchair service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what specific guidelines have been issued by his Department or the NHS Executive on the procedures to be followed by health authorities and NHS trusts for consultation with user groups of the wheelchair service; and if he will set out those guidelines.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what specific guidelines have been issued by his Department or the NHS Executive on the procedures to be followed by health authorities and NHS trusts for consultation with user groups of the wheelchair service; and if he will set out those guidelines.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been made to ensure that funding for the wheelchair voucher scheme which has been carried over to the financial year 1998-99 (a) remains ring-fenced and (b) is not diverted to mainstream wheelchair provision which is not ring-fenced.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been made to ensure that funding for the wheelchair voucher scheme which has been carried over to the financial year 1998-99 (a) remains ring-fenced and (b) is not diverted to mainstream wheelchair provision which is not ring-fenced.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what specific guidelines have been issued by his Department or the NHS Executive on the procedures for users chairing user groups on the wheelchair service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what specific guidelines have been issued by his Department or the NHS Executive on the procedures for users chairing user groups on the wheelchair service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what proportion of the money spent during the past five years for financial assistance to purchase wheelchairs through Access to Work has been spent on (a) indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs and (b) manual wheelchairs. - Ref to letter from Peter Collis...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what proportion of the money spent during the past five years for financial assistance to purchase wheelchairs through Access to Work has been spent on (a) indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs and (b) manual wheelchairs. - Ref to letter from Peter Collis...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements his Department has made to monitor how funding is spent in the event of an underspend of (a) the indoor/outdoor powered wheelchair funding scheme and (b) the voucher funding scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements his Department has made to monitor how funding is spent in the event of an underspend of (a) the indoor/outdoor powered wheelchair funding scheme and (b) the voucher funding scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what procedures exist to monitor the receipt, processing and outcome of applications for financial assistance to purchase wheelchairs through Access to Work; and similar questions on same. - Text of letter from Peter Collis of the Employment Service, inc figures...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what procedures exist to monitor the receipt, processing and outcome of applications for financial assistance to purchase wheelchairs through Access to Work; and similar questions on same. - Text of letter from Peter Collis of the Employment Service, inc figures...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will comment on the provision of wheelchairs to those who become long-term or permanently disabled; and if he will list for each health authority the average waiting time for provision of a wheelchair. - Includes table and ref to information...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will comment on the provision of wheelchairs to those who become long-term or permanently disabled; and if he will list for each health authority the average waiting time for provision of a wheelchair. - Includes table and ref to information...