§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many applications from severely disabled people for the constant attendance allowance have now been refused.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware that some local authorities have increased their charges for home help by as much as £1 per week to severely disabled people who have been granted the constant attendance allowance; if he will discuss this matter as one of urgency with the local authorities concerned; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonI am sending the hon. Member a copy of Circular 53/71 sent to authorities in October last, paragraph 16 of which sets out our advice on this matter.