Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance

Duncan Hames Excerpts

Wednesday 9th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Duncan Hames (Chippenham) (LD)]

I wish to present a petition opposing the proposed withdrawal of the mobility component of disability living allowance from those living in state-funded care homes. The petition is signed by 135 members of Chippenham Gateway club in my constituency, a volunteer-run social club for those with long-term learning difficulties or mental health problems.

The petition states:

The Petition of members, volunteers and supporters of the Chippenham Gateway Club,

Declares that the Petitioners are opposed to the Government’s proposal to stop paying the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance for disabled adults in residential care; and notes their concern that this proposal would have a devastating impact on the Chippenham Gateway Club and similar clubs for members with learning difficulties/mental health issues throughout the UK.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government not to stop paying the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance for disabled adults in residential care.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

[P000884]