HC Deb 17 May 1990 vol 172 cc519-20W
Mr. Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total number of recipients of mobility allowance who have failed to have the allowance continued, on re-application, following the expiry of the original period of qualification giving the figures for each year from 1983 to 1989.

Mr. Scott

The information is in the table:

Year Renewal Claims Decided Renewal Claims Disallowed
1983 19,500 3,050
1984 23,950 4,050
1985 27,520 5,020
1986 29,530 5,110
1987 31,790 5,570
1988 34,060 4,840
1989 40,120 8,970