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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour). It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2009.


Disabled People: Benefits

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government which elements of disability benefit they are considering integrating into the wider social care budget in England.
Answer

My Lords, the Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Care Together, proposed that one way to deal with the challenge of an ageing society may be to bring some disability benefits and the new care and support system together into a single system as a better way of providing support. At this stage, we do not want to rule out any options and so are considering all disability benefits.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
713 c111-2 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Social security benefits Social services
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk