HC Deb 11 December 1996 vol 287 c232W
Ms Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department proposes to take to monitor the impact of the changes to the disability allowance mobility component for hospital patients with reference to the extent to which(a) the mobility opportunities for hospital patients are fully maintained, (b) patients leave hospital treatment prematurely to avoid the cut-off point for the mobility component and (c) the rehabilitation of hospital patients is hindered. [8211]

Mr. Horam

None. This is a matter for local decision by health authorities and trusts.