DLA MOBILITY COMPONENT FOR CHILDREN AGED LESS THAN THREE YEARS

Early day motion 484, tabled 26 January 2004 by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 86 members.

That this House calls for a review of current Social Security legislation that rules that the mobility component of disability living allowance is not payable in respect of any child under three years; notes that at present, children aged under three years with a severe disability are disallowed this award, despite the fact that they have a clear mobility need; and therefore urges that the age limit should be lowered from three years to birth in order fully to recognise the needs of severely disabled children.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Liberal Democrat 15, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, UUP 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent Conservative 1.