§ Ms. AbbottTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will consider and investigate the implications of the Social Security Act 1975, section 82(5) and the Persons Abroad Regulation 2(1)–2(1)c in relation to ethnic minority groups in Britain taking their disability benefits permanently abroad; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottWe have no plans to amend the regulations to which the hon. Member refers. However, we will consider this matter further and reply to the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) about any specific recommendations they wish to make following the launch on 29 May of there pamphlet entitled "Disability Benefits While Living Abroad".