§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions he has had with disability organisations concerning the disability working allowance.
§ Mr. ScottMore than 70 organisations commented on "The Way Ahead: Benefits for Disabled People" (Cm. 917) which set out the proposed structure for the disability working allowance. On 5 April I held a meeting with the Disability Benefits Consortium, to discuss its views. On 12 November we issued a note on the disability working allowance setting out our proposals in more detail; and disability organisations are starting to send us their comments. We shall continue to give careful consideration to all the comments we receive.