§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services in what circumstances invalid care allowance is deducted from other benefits a carer is eligible to receive.
§ Mr. ScottWhere a carer is entitled to invalid care allowance and, simultaneously, a personal income maintenance benefit, the maximum amount payable is the rate of the higher benefit. This applies where the carer is also entitled to any of the following benefits:—
- sickness benefit
- maternity allowance
- unemployment benefit
- invalidity benefit
- severe disablement allowance
- widow's benefit
- retirement pension