§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to introduce a disability income related to loss of earnings.
§ Mr. Loveridgeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what part of the proposals submitted to him by the Disablement Income Group he proposes to implement;
(2) when he will introduce a disability income related to loss of earnings;
(3) whether he will produce a long-term plan for financial help for all disabled people.
§ Sir K. JosephHon. Members will be aware that the National Insurance Bill which was before the House on Second Reading yesterday includes a substantial package of selective improvements for the chronic sick at an estimated cost to the National Insurance Fund of £24 million in a full year.