§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the private car allowance for disabled persons was introduced and at what level of benefit; and what changes to the level of benefit have occurred to the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Alfred Morris1972, except that a similar allowance was available earlier to war pensioners: the level was £100 a year and has remained unchanged. Many of those who receive it will soon become eligible for the new mobility allowance of £260—taxable—a year instead.