§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she intends to introduce a 561W fast-track scheme for carers of terminally ill people to claim invalid care allowance; and if she will make a statement. [24138]
§ Mr. DenhamThere is already a prompt turn-around time, averaging some 19 working days, on all claims for Invalid Care Allowance (ICA). If, whilst waiting for ICA, carers are in financial hardship, they may be entitled to income-related benefits.