§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to replace the independent living fund after June 1993; and if applications to the fund will continue to be accepted up to and including June 1993.
§ Mr. ScottThe independent living fund will continue to make new awards until the end of the current financial year. From April 1993 local authorities, which are best184W placed to assess need and allocate local resources, will be responsible—in conjunction with users, carers and other interested agencies—for assessing individual needs and arranging flexible and innovative care packages under the community care arrangements. We are, however, committed to maintaining after that date a fund which supports the most severely disabled people. Details of these arrangements will be announced in due course.