§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will ensure that the new disability premium is set at a level to guarantee that all dialysis patients on supplementary benefit and currently receiving a heating, bathing and diet allowance totalling £18 a week will continue to receive at least the same amount in total benefit.
§ Mr. ScottMy right hon. Friend announced on 27 October at columns179–81 that the new disability premium will be set at £13.05 for a single person and £18.60 for a couple. Those claimants whose entitlement is less than their current benefit entitlement at the point of change will have their existing benefit level maintained.