§ 36. Lieut.-Commander Maydonasked the Minister of Health if he will now make a statement about vehicle allowances for war pensioners and other disabled drivers.
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§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Health if he will now make a statement about the allowances paid to war pensioners who have been supplied with motor cars by his Department.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe allowances to war pensioners and others using cars supplied by the Health Departments are being increased by £15 a year; the new allowances are £60, £80 and £90 according to the age of the car. The allowances to those eligible for motor cars who prefer to use their own cars are being increased from £88 a year to £110 a year for those who do not qualify for exemption from Vehicles Excise Duty and to £95 for those who do so qualify. The changes take effect from 1st January.