HC Deb 11 December 1979 vol 975 cc598-9W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average age group of those who have decided to switch from the invalid tricycles to the mobility allowance.

Mr. Prentice

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many invalid tricycles there are on the road at the present time; and if he will give the comparable figure for the same month in 1976.

Mr. Prentice

Following are the figures for England:

At 30 September 1979 … … 12,883
At 30 September 1976 … … 18,397