HC Deb 22 November 1977 vol 939 c665W
52. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will review the arrangements for introducing mobility allowance by stages.

Mr. Alfred Morris

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Caernarvon (Mr. Wigley) on 21st November.—[Vol. 939, c.453–4.]

57. Mr. Wakeham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he next expects to increase the mobility allowance.

Mr. Alfred Morris

As my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer indicated on 26th October—[Vol. 936, c. 1438]—we intend further to increase mobility allowance during the course of the next financial year. The amount of the further increase will be announced as soon as possible.