HC Deb 12 March 1997 vol 292 c255W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if a person is refused incapacity benefit and appeals against this decision, in what circumstances the income support he receives in the meantime is reduced. [19633]

Mr. Burt

A person who is appealing against a decision that he is not incapable of work under the all work test can qualify for income support at a reduced rate until the appeal is determined. The reduced rate does not apply to a person who can qualify for income support on other grounds, for example, lone parents, nor does it apply to people who claim jobseeker's allowance.