§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about the lack of increase in board and lodging allowances for the mentally handicapped.
§ Mr. ScottI have been asked to reply.
The residential care home limit that applies to mentally handicapped persons is to be increased by £10 to £160 from next April at the time of the general benefit uprating. The increase has been welcomed by, amongst others, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.