HC Deb 17 January 1989 vol 145 c118W
Mr. Bowis

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions he has had with Servite Houses on the funding of its homes for the frail elderly; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

My hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security met representatives of Servite Houses Ltd. on 26 May 1988, and there was a useful discussion of issues of mutual concern. The information provided by Servite Houses Ltd. was taken into account along with evidence provided by other organisations, in the most recent review of the income support limits.

The Government's decisions were announced in October 1988 as part of the general uprating of benefits. From April 1989 additional help will be provided to nearly nine out of 10 income support claimants in homes.