§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will discuss with the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs the effects of functional disabilities and limitations imposed by alterations in the respiratory system; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will consult the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs in respect of the new rules regulating invalidity benefit.
§ Mr. HagueThe development of the medical assessment for incapacity benefit included an open consultation process, to which the Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, an associate of the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs, contributed. If the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs has further comments on the medical assessment, I would be happy to receive them.