HC Deb 29 November 1984 vol 68 c572W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce measures to reduce from six to three months the gap between being able to claim for constant attendance allowance and the onset of the illness or condition requiring that degree of care and attention.

Mr. Newton

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) on 14 February at column162.