§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in how many cases mobility allowance related benefits have been withdrawn in the last 12 months for which general figures are conveniently available. [34319]
§ Mr. DenhamMobility Allowance was superseded by the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance in 1992. It is estimated, on the basis of a 5 per cent. 71W sample, that awards of mobility component ceased in about 100,700 cases in the 12 months ending on 31 August 1997. Information is not available on the reasons for cessation, but these will include death, absence abroad, and non-renewal of a fixed period award, as well as withdrawal where the Benefits Agency found that the conditions of entitlement were no longer satisfied.