§ Ms. ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if claimants who are receiving disability benefits, or a disability premium with their income support, are eligible to take up a place on the enterprise allowance scheme; what disability benefits they can retain while they are on the allowance and trying to start a small business; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinClaimants who are receiving disability benefits or a disability premium with their income support are eligible to take up a place on EAS, provided they meet the local entry criteria. People receiving an enterprise allowance are entitled to the full range of in-work disability benefits in the same way as anybody else who is employed or self-employed.