HC Deb 23 May 1986 vol 98 cc382-3W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received regarding the transitional protection of supplementary benefit

claimants on the introduction of the income support scheme, in particular the proposal to limit such protection to an amount fixed in cash terms and advocating the introduction of provisions to maintain the protection when receipt of benefit is interrupted, respectively; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

We are considering recent representations received from organisations representing disabled people and the suggestions made by the hon. Member and other hon. Members during the debate in Standing Committee B on 29 April 1986.