§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average delay in providing vehicle excise duty exemption certificates for (a) mobility allowance holders and (b) under section 7 of the Finance Act 1971 as amended; if he is satisfied with his Department's administrative procedures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiFor mobility allowance beneficiaries the time taken is about five working days. I am satisfied with the administrative procedures in these cases. For those covered by section 7 of the Finance Act 1971 as amended, the time taken is 23 working days on average. In these cases the procedures are necessarily more complex, but I am seeking to secure some improvement. If the hon. Member has an individual case in mind and will let me have details I will be glad to make inquiries.