§ 17. Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the report of the Disablement Income Group entitled "Tell me what you want and I'll get it for you" about the additional costs incurred by disabled shoppers; what steps Her Majesty's Government take to assist the disabled in meeting these additional costs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have received copies of the report and noted the proposals made in it. Various benefits are already available for disabled people to help offset the costs arising from disability.