§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many claims for mobility allowance were lodged with the Department of Health and Social Services in each year since 1975;
(2) how many claims for mobility allowance lodged since 1975 were refused;
(3) how many claims for mobility allowance which were refused were later awarded on appeal.
§ Mr. John PattenDetails for Northern Ireland are as follows:
Year Received No. of claims Disallowed Allowed on appeal 1975 202 48 0 1976 2,763 1,453 32 1977 2,028 862 37 1978 2,067 999 28 1979 2,927 1,293 57 1980 1,798 1,033 78 1981 2,328 1,319 108 1982 2,638 1,594 147 1983 (to 31 March) 682 348 26