§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in how many instances a person who has previously been in receipt of attendance allowance and after an interval is once again adjudged to satisfy the attendance criteria has been forced to wait a further six months before payment of the allowance has been recommended; if he will arrange for the six-month rule to be relaxed in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe information is not available, but recent indications are that at present there is a small number of such instances. The problem is currently under consideration and the hon. Member's suggestion is receiving attention.