§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proposals he has to ensure that the personal expenses allowance for those in residential care or nursing homes is ring-fenced from being used to meet shortfalls between the maximum income support limit and the weekly residential care charge.
§ Miss WiddecombeHow the personal expenses allowance is used is a matter for the claimant. From April 1993, local authorities will ensure that people placed under the new community care arrangements will retain an amount of their income for personal expenses.