§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will increase (i) the percentage of travelling costs payable under the fares to work scheme beyond the current 75 per cent. and (ii) the upper limit of £49.50 a week; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThere are already arrangements for increasing the 75 per cent. where it is clear that the registered disabled person involved would have significant difficulty in paying the rest.
The upper limit of the weekly allowance paid under the fares to work scheme was raised from £49.50 to £55 in November 1982.