HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 cc61-2W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are in receipt of no-age-limit mobility allowance; and if he will give details of ages and sex in some convenient form.

Age Group 0–16 16–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54
Males 1 6 94 543 899 1,145 1,043 1,285 1,728
Females 5 3 73 312 554 658 637 658 872
Both 6 9 167 855 1,453 1,803 1,680 1,943 2,600

The Government are still considering the many other recommendations of the report. Public discussion of the issues it raises will of course help us in reaching decisions and conclusions in due course.