§ Mr. Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Social services how many applications were made for mobility allowance on an annual basis since 1978 in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) West Glamorgan; and how many were granted in each area.
§ Mr. RossiThe only available information relates to Great Britain as a whole, as follows:
Year Applications* Awards 1978 58,200 42,900 1979 61,900 41,700 1980 85,700 60,200 1981 60,800 41,400 * Excluding claims not pursued because of ineligibility on age grounds.