§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received on the number of elderly people who qualify for income support following receipt of attendance allowance yet fail to claim.
§ Mr. ScottRepresentations have been received from Notting Hill Housing Association and Hertfordshire county council social services department on a range of issues relating to the backdating of claims for income support where entitlement depends upon attendance allowance being awarded.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proposals he has to revise leaflet DS668 in order to inform elderly people that they may qualify for income support when they receive attendance allowance.
§ Mr ScottThe administration of attendance allowance is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.