§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what consultations his Department has had with organisations representing deaf people and organisations representing disabled students concerning the draft proposals for Social Security Benefits (Student Loans) Amendment Regulations and the definition used for disabled student.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe Social Security Benefits (Student Loans) Amendment Regulations have been referred to the Social Security Advisory Committee which is currently consulting a variety of organisations including, we understand, organisations representing the interests of deaf and disabled people.