HC Deb 12 December 1988 vol 143 c456W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether an income support claimant who is incapable of work but not entitled to sickness benefit, invalidity pension or severe disablement allowance can qualify for exemption from the requirement to be available for employment under paragraph 5 of schedule 1 to the Income Support General Regulations as amended with effect from 10 April 1989.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Yes, so long as the claimant provides medical evidence which satisfies the adjudication officer that he is incapable of work.

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