§ 65. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that not only the physical needs and requirements of the applicant for an attendance allowance are taken into account, but also the degree of capability of the family or caring persons to meet those needs and requirements.
§ Sir K. JosephNo. The essence of the atendance allowance concept is to help any household containing a severely disabled person who requires atendance to the extent laid down—so that the needs of that person are the key factor.