§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the cost to the Exchequer of the implementation of the recommendation of the Attendance Allowance Board referred to in his reply of 27th June 1977 to the hon. Member for Eccles (Mr. Carter-Jones).
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIt is estimated that the cost will be of the order of £1,000 per annum.
§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, consequent upon the Government's acceptance of the recommendation of the 39W Attendance Allowance Board, he intends to introduce legislation.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIt is proposed to make the necessary amendment to the Social Security Act 1975 concerning requalification for attendance allowance as soon as opportunity allows.