§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what action he intends to take following the ruling of the European Court of Justice on Roger Newton's entitlement to mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottMr. Newton's case will be referred back to the social security commissioner for determination in the light of the European Court's judgment. We are considering what other steps need to be taken to give effect to the court's judgment.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his estimate of the number of people living in other European Community countries who will be entitled to reinstatement of mobility allowance following the decision of the European Court of Justice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottWe are considering the full implications of this judgment. We estimate that fewer than 100 people each year lose their mobility allowance when they move to live in another EC member state.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if the ruling of the European Court of Justice in the case of Roger Newton applies to benefits other than mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottWe are studying the full text of the judgment to consider its wider implications for non-contributory disability benefits.