§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether he will now take steps to increase attendance allowance.
§ Mr. ScottWe have no plans to increase attendance allowance except in line with the movement in prices.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what information he has regarding the numbers of families in Cornwall in receipt of attendance allowance prior to 6 April 1987 who will be expected to repay benefit under the Social Security Act 1986; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what information he has regarding the levels of repayments being required from families in Cornwall for overpayment of the attendance allowance prior to 6 April 1987; what is the minimum sum of repayment requested; and what is the maximum.