Mobility Allowance

HC Deb 30 October 1979 vol 972 c505W

Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he plans to raise the age limit for mobility allowance beyond 65 years of age.

Mr. Prentice

Once eligibility to mobility allowance has been established before age 65, both men and women can retain it to age 75. My right hon. Friend has no plans further to extend the scope of the allowance.