§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what relationship and liaison will be established between the independent living fund and the benefits agency upon the inception of the latter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottDiscussions are now taking place between the director of the independent living fund and officers of the shadow benefits agency to draw up a service agreement. The aim is to reflect existing arrangements in the most sensible way without causing disruption either to the independent living fund or to the agency. The agreement will mainly cover personnel and administrative matters.
§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications to the independent living fund have been submitted since 1 August 1990(a) per calendar month and (b) in total.
§ Mr. ScottThe figures requested are:
Month Applications 1990 August 635 September 458 October 512 November 545 December 373 1991 January 491 February 531 Total since 1 August 1990 3,545