§ 68 and 69. Mr. Astorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many very severely disabled people he anticipates will be eligible for the proposed attendance allowance; and what estimate he has made of the cost of the scheme;
(2) how many long-term sick people he anticipates will be eligible for the proposed invalidity pension; and what estimate he has made of the cost of the scheme.
§ Mr. EnnalsI must ask the hon. Member to await the publication shortly of the Bill to implement the proposals for social security contained in Command Papers Nos. 3883 and 4124. The Report by the Government Actuary which will accompany the Bill will give estimates for attendance allowance and invalidity pension.