§ 19. Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will review the recent changes in allowances for people with disabilities. [3588]
§ Mr. BurtThe only recent change affecting benefits for disabled people was the replacement of sickness and invalidity benefits by incapacity benefit on 13 April. All aspects of the new scheme are very closely monitored to ensure that the benefit goes to those who are genuinely incapable of work.