§ Mr. Higginsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that when there is a delay by the independent adjudicating authorities set up to determine whether a mobility allowance is payable the applicants concerned who are already in possession of a three-wheeler should not be required to give up their vehicle until the matter has been decided.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisAs the hon. Member is aware, there are standing arrangements to co-ordinate the withdrawal of the vehicle with the award of the allowance in order to minimise any interruption of personal mobility. I assure him that we shall continue to try to cater flexibly for a variety of individuals needs and situations in order to meet the wishes of everyone who wants to exchange his or her vehicle for the mobility allowance.