Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 January 1990. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 January 1990 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What consideration was given in Govt's proposals for disability benefits to introduction of an allowance for disabled people for costs not arising from mobility or attendance needs but which are nevertheless associated with a person's disability & what were reasons for rejecting it.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

166 c193W;166 c191W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Disability Disability living allowance Costs Attendance allowance Mobility allowance Social security Social security benefits Reform