§ Mr. Frank Cookasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance he has issued on the treatment of incontinence as a qualifying condition for additional requirements for bathing under schedule 4, part II, paragraph 11 of the Supplementary Benefit (Requirements) Regulations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonGuidance to adjudication officers on the supplementary benefit legislation, issued by the Chief Adjudication Officer, is published in the "S Manual", a copy of which is in the Library. The guidance on eligibility for additional requirements for baths is at paragraphs S4531—4532.