§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with and if he will publish the geographical distribution of the moblity allowance for persons suffering from the restricted growth condition, achondroplasia; if he will investigate and take action to correct any anomalies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiI have no information about the number of people receiving mobility allowance who suffer from achondroplasia. People of restricted growth are eligible for mobility allowance on the same conditions as other people, that is if they are unable or virtually unable to walk because of physical disablement.
Claims for the allowance are decided by independent adjudicating authorities appointed under the Social Security Acts. I am not aware of any suggestion that there have been anomalies in the treatment of claims from people of restricted growth, but if the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, perhaps he will let me have details.