§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he intends to take to allay the anxiety of disabled persons dependent for mobility upon the use of a motor vehicle for work and other purposes, in the light of the increasing cost of petrol and the prospect of further price rises.
§ Mr. PrenticeI am aware of the concern over rising prices felt by everyone who is required to use a motor car for whatever purpose. We are committed to an annual review of the rate of mobility 649W allowance, which takes into account all the relevant factors.