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Written question asked by Jimmy Boyce (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 May 1993. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Monday, 17 May 1993 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will alter the eligibility criteria for the higher rate mobility component of the disability living allowance to include people with a severe mental impairment, other than those who suffer from a state of arrested development or incomplete physical development of the brain from birth. - No plans to do so.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
225 c79W;225 c77W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Disability living allowance Benefits rules Learning disability Mental capacity Social security benefits