§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what account was taken of the barriers to employment faced by lone parents with disabled children in receipt of the carer's premium when deciding to abolish the lone parent premium for income support. [31858]
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§ Mr. Keith BradleyThe benefits system recognises that parents who are caring for a disabled child have additional costs. That is why Income Support includes a carer premium and disabled child premium which may be paid in addition to any other premium. The premiums are also available to working lone parents who qualify for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit.