§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will take steps to make sure that disabled students of the Open University do not lose any of their benefits, or allowances, when they go to the annual summer schools associated with their courses; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will take steps to make sure that disabled students of the Open University do not lose any of their benefits, or allowances, if they travel abroad in connection with their studies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisDisabled people who are following Open University courses could be receiving one or more of a number of benefits. The rules differ as between these benefits and it does not necessarily follow that temporary changes of circumstances, such as attendance at 805W a summer school or short trip abroad, would lead to loss of payment in every case. I shall be able to give my hon. Friend fuller information in my reply to his letter on this subject.