HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 cc765-6W
Mr. Wareing

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will list each disability benefit currently subject to review, prior to the publication of a green paper; and if she will make a statement. [29584]

Mr. Denham

Our Comprehensive Spending Review covers all Social Security benefits paid on account of incapacity for work, disability and caring. No decisions have yet been reached.

Mr. Wareing

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will list the disabled people's organisations that have made representations to her in respect of the review of welfare benefits; what has been the nature of their representations; and if she will make a statement. [29586]

Mr. Denham

The Government are committed to reforming the welfare system in consultation with the people. We continue to hear views from sick and disabled people, and the groups who represent and support them, both through meetings and in correspondence, about how we can spend wisely and best direct help to enable disabled people to live with independence and dignity.