HC Deb 17 November 1978 vol 958 cc376-7W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what additional allowances are currently available for mobility and wheelchair housing; on what dates the figures have been revised since his Department's circular of 2nd October 1975; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

The current allowances are set out in the attached table. These allowances, which are set out in appendix 4 to circular 24/78, supersede those contained in circular 92/75 dated

WHEELCHAIR HOUSING—ALLOWANCES PER DWELLING
Number of people (i.e bedspaces) per dwelling
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Single storey units 900 900 1,100 1,100 1,600 1,500
Two storey units 800 1,000 800
Old person units category 1 700 700
Old person units category 2 550 (shared bathroom)
750 (private bathroom) 900
MOBILITY HOUSING
An allowance of £60 per dwelling may be claimed for each dwelling designated as Mobility Housing.

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