HC Deb 20 April 1989 vol 151 cc269-70W
Sir John Farr

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects people who are terminally ill to be able to claim attendance allowance immediately, in line with the recommendation of the recent Social Security Advisory Committee report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the right hon. and learned Member for Aberavon (Mr. Morris) on 6 February at column490.

Mr. Jackson

This would be within the powers available to the Universities Funding Council under the Education Reform Act 1988.