HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 c207W
29. Mr. Boscawen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will report on the progress of the committee studying the payment of the NCIP to married housewives.

Mr. Alfred Morris

Following helpful discussions with the Disablement Income Group and with the all-party Disablement Group in the House, a small pilot exercise was set up by my Department to assess the effectiveness of possible procedures for establishing incapacity for normal household duties. This pilot exercise is now nearing completion and will form the basis for the further work that remains to be done.