HC Deb 30 November 1992 vol 215 c68W
19. Mr. Jacques Arnold

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the current earnings disregard in invalid care allowance; and what was its value three years ago.

Mr. Scott

The earnings limit has been increased each year since 1990, rising from £12 a week in March 1990 to £40 a week in April 1992, a total increase of £28. Subject to Parliament's approval the limit will increase to £50 a week from April 1993.