§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what official investigation is being carried out into the form and scope of a disablement costs allowance; and if a Green Paper will be issued.
§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress he has made into the form and scope of a disablement cost allowance; and if he will be in a position to issue a Green Paper on this matter early in 1981, in the light of the fact that it is the International Year of Disabled People.
§ Mr. PrenticeAs I have repeatedly stressed, we cannot introduce any new cash benefits until the state of the economy has improved. I do not feel it appropriate at present to issue a Green Paper, which could raise false hopes of a new allowance in the near future.