PQ 571
571 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many old age pensioners whose cars have not passed the national car test are unable to afford a replacement car and are very isolated, particularly those who live in rural areas; if, in conjunction with his Government colleagues, he will consider a scheme to assist pensioners in this situation to maintain their mobility; and the response, if any, he has to these circumstances. [1816/00]
Introduced
26 January 2000
Last action
26 January 2000 · Other Questions. - National Car Test.
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oral
Sponsors
Ivan Yates
Subjects
Environment
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26 January 2000
Summary
571 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many old age pensioners whose cars have not passed the national car test are unable to afford a replacement car and are very isolated, particularly those who live in rural areas; if, in conjunction with his Government colleagues, he will consider a scheme to assist pensioners in this situation to maintain their mobility; and the response, if any, he has to these circumstances. [1816/00]
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26 January 2000
Other Questions. - National Car Test.
571 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many old age pensioners whose cars have not passed the national car test are unable to afford a replacement car and are very isolated, particularly those who live in rural areas; if, in conjunction with his Government colleagues, he will consider a scheme to assist pensioners in this situation to maintain their mobility; and the response, if any, he has to these circumstances. [1816/00]
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Other Questions. - National Car Test.
Other Questions. - National Car Test.
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- Ivan Yates · Asking member
- Minister for environment · Minister for environment · Addressed to
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