§ Ms CorstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when his Department will provide guidance to local authorities concerning the administration of the independent living fund, and the consequent responsibilities of local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThe independent living (extension) fund and the independent living (1993) fund are independent and discretionary trust funds. I am informed by the director of the funds that detailed guidance on the operation of the independent living (1993) fund was issued to local authorities on 6 September 1993.