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Mr. David Atkinson
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further consideration he has given to extending the mobility allowance to the blind.
Mr. Prentice
I am afraid that, in the foreseeable future, the state of the economy rules out any extension or improvements in cash benefits for disabled people. When resources do become available my right hon. Friend will have the needs of the blind very much in mind.