§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether he has any plans to change the total funding of, and categories of, people eligible to claim from the independent living fund.
§ Mr. ScottThe decision to restrict eligibility to those aged between 16 and 74 and who also receive attendance allowance at the higher rate was taken by the trustees in the light of the resources made available for this financial year. I understand that they are keeping this decision under review.