§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions his Department has had with organisations representing disabled people and carers concerning the impact of the community charge on disabled people and their carers.
§ Miss WiddecombeWe keep in close touch with representatives of disabled people and their carers about all social security issues. Additional help is focused on disabled people and their carers through the special premiums in the income-related benefit schemes, including community charge benefit.