§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the Government's policy in respect of removing the disability living allowance from those in hospital for more than four weeks; and how many representations he received in support of the changes. [9014]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellThe Government's policy is set out in Cm 3233, a copy of which is in the Library.
761WWe have received a number of representations. It is not possible to identify separately the number which were supportive of the changes; however, the majority either expressed concern or sought clarification.