§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list any changes to regulations since the invalid care allowance was introduced in 1976 which may affect the entitlement to benefit of someone who has ceased to receive the allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThere have been no changes in regulations specifically directed at former invalid care allowance recipients. If the right hon. Member has a particular problem in mind, perhaps he would write to me.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security to what benefits a person of working age may be entitled after ceasing to be in receipt of invalid care allowance, assuming that he or she satisfies the first contribution condition; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottOn ceasing to receive ICA, a person may be entitled to any benefit depending on his or her circumstances at the time of the claim. Prior receipt of ICA 301W does not confer automatic title to any benefit, however, credits awarded during periods of ICA do count towards the satisfaction of the second condition for contributory benefits.