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Mobility Allowance

Volume 951: debated on Tuesday 13 June 1978

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much the mobility allowance is worth to a car-owning taxpayer after payment of income tax at the basic rate and vehicle excise duty.

70.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people would be affected by the withdrawal of the disablement mobility allowance at the age of retirement, that is, 60 years for women, and 65 years for males; and if he will make a statement.

I regret that there is insufficient information on which to base a firm estimate, but, making broad assumptions, it is possible that some 6,000 to 8,000 people could be affected each year from 1980 onwards if the upper age-limits for mobility allowance remain as they are.