§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much was spent on outdoor mobility for the disabled in each of the years 1973–74 to 1978–79; and what is the projected expenditure for the current year and for each of the next two years.
§ Mr. PrenticeFollowing is the available information:
TOTAL EXPENDITURE BY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY ON MOBILITY FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Financial year £million 1973–74 11.2 1974–75 13.1 1975–76 17.2 1976–77 26.2 1977–78 38.5 1978–79 65.7 1979–80 106.0* 1980–81 128.0* * Estimated. The estimates for 1979–80 and 1980–81 take account of mobility allowance at the increased rate of £12.00 a week from 14 November 1979, but with no provision for subsequent uprating, and of other services at 1979 prices without adjustment for future trends in prices, and so on.