HC Deb 31 March 1981 vol 2 cc69-70W
19. Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the increase in the real value of mobility allowance announced on 11 March, taking into account the various rises in motoring costs announced in the Budget Statement.

47. Mr. Maxton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the increase in the real value of mobility allowance announced on 11 March, taking into account the various rises in motoring costs announced in the Budget Statement.

Mr. Rossi

My right hon. Friend's proposal will increase the real value of mobility allowance next November by 3.4 per cent. over its value in November 1980, taking into account the expected rise in the retail prices index. No separate forecast is made of changes in the transport and vehicle group index.