The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Mobility Allowance – 9 December 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Mobility Allowance on 9th December 1986.


Mr. Kirkwood Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will extend the eligibility rules for mobility allowance to enable those over 75 years of age to qualify on the grounds that payment would enable them to continue living in their own home.

Mr. Major I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Caernarfon (Mr. Wigley) on 25 November at column 288.