§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the age limits for mobility allowance; and why they exist.
§ Mrs. ChalkerBy the end of this year people between age 5 and 65 who are unable or virtually unable to walk will be eligible for the mobility allowance. Those who establish entitlement to the allowance before 65 will be able to retain it until 75.
These limits were set by the previous Government in order to give priority to those considered most in need of assistance with mobility. We shall bear the age restrictions in mind in our overall review of benefits for disabled people.