§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what theoretical or practical tests of mobility must be undergone by a person with only one lower limb, or with part of the lower limb missing, in order to establish his or her eligibility for mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonEntitlement to mobility allowance is related to walking ability and not to specific disabilities. The way in which walking ability is tested is entirely a matter for the examining doctor who, in making his assessment, takes account of any prostheses or aids used or which the person examined would be physically and mentally capable of using. If the hon. Member is aware of particular difficulties arising in connection with people who have a lower limb or part of a lower limb missing, I shall be pleased to look into them if he will let me have details.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people with only one lower limb, or 289W with part of one lower limb missing, have been refused mobility allowance in (a) Greenock and Port Glasgow, (b) Strathclyde, (c) Scotland and (d) the United Kingdom as a whole for each of the last five years; and if the will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI regret that this information is not available.