HC Deb 05 June 1984 vol 61 c151W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations the minister with responsibilities for the disabled has had from the Association for All Speech-Impaired Children regarding the logo on the cover of the attendance allowance claim form; what reply he is sending; if there is any action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

My hon. Friend recently received a letter from the association saying that the logo has inhibited parents of speech-handicapped children from claiming the allowance. He has replied to the effect that the current logo is the one that has become established, nationally and internationally, as a general symbol for handicap or disability, but that we will consider the association's views.