HC Deb 05 December 1978 vol 959 c569W
11. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has to review the categories of recognised disability.

Mr. Ennals:

As I indicated during the debate on the report of the Royal Commission on Civil Liability and Compensation for Personal Injury on 17th November—[Vol. 958, c. 773.]—we are studying a number of proposals for improving the range of cash benefits available to the disabled, including the possibility of a general disablement allowance which would help a wide range of disabled people.