§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures(a) will be introduced and (b) are under consideration in order to improve the coverage and take-up of disability working allowance.
§ Mr. ScottWe have announced three changes to improve take-up of disability working allowance. From October 1994 we will introduce a child care costs exemption of £40 per week in cash terms. From April 1995 there will be automatic remission of NHS charges for those with savings of £8,000 or less and we will extend access to disability working allowance for those undertaking training for work. We have commissioned extensive independent research to examine coverage and take up; final evaluation is expected to be completed in 1996.