§ Mr. TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to alter the payment of severe disablement allowance. [5708]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellWe are proposing simplifications to the current arrangements which will cut down on the requirement for some claimants to undergo two separate medical tests, and better target resources on the severely disabled. These proposals are currently the subject of a Social Security Advisory Committee consultation exercise.