§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish a table in the Official Report showing 425W how many people were in receipt of each of the mobility benefits for disabled people at the latest date for which figures are available; and what is the estimated cost of each benefit in the current year
Numbers in receipt of benefits as at 1 October 1980* Estimated cost in 1980–81* £ million Motor cars … … … … … … … 9,238 5.49 Invalid three-wheelers … … … … … 13,125 6.34 Private car allowance … … … … … 2,706 0.53 Wheelchairs … … … … … … … 339,693 17.31 Mobility allowance† … … … … … 179,549 121.00 * Figures apply to England, Scotland and Wales. † Numbers as at 10 November 1980. For 1980–81 the Government are making available up to £318,000 towards Motability's administrative costs.