§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to implement each of the recent recommendations made by the Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board. [26426]
§ Mr. DenhamDisability benefits are included in this Department's Comprehensive Spending Review which was announced on 11 June last year. The review is a first step in our plan to modernise and improve the Social Security system, so that it helps people to work as far as they are able, provides appropriate support to those who cannot work, and makes the most effective use of resources available. We have received a number of suggestions and recommendations from a range of bodies with an interest, including the Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board, and they are being considered as part of the review.
When we have identified specific proposals for disability benefits we will consult disabled people, their organisations and others with an interest. We will not implement any changes without first consulting them.