§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why severe disablement allowance is not paid to persons from 29 November 1984 who were born prior to 29 November 1949 but are not yet 50 years of age.
§ Mr. NewtonFor administrative reasons the introduction of severe disablement allowance was made in two stages by age of beneficiary, new claimants aged under 35, and 50 and over, qualified from 29 November 1984; while those aged 35 to 49 qualified from 28 November 1985. Those already drawing a non-contributory invalidity pension were automatically transferred to severe disablement allowance from 29 November 1984, irrespective of their age.