HC Deb 05 December 1975 vol 901 c443W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the private car allowance for disabled persons was introduced and at what level of benefit; and what changes to the level of benefit have occurred to the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Alfred Morris

1972, except that a similar allowance was available earlier to war pensioners: the level was £100 a year and has remained unchanged. Many of those who receive it will soon become eligible for the new mobility allowance of £260—taxable—a year instead.