HC Deb 15 July 1998 vol 316 cc233-4W
26. Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the working of the Disability Living Allowance. [49044]

Mr. Worthington

There are some difficulties associated with Disability Living Allowance which were highlighted in the Northern Ireland Audit Office Report "The Administration of Disability Living Allowance by the Social Security Agency" dated 22 January 1998. In response, the Agency has prepared a challenging Action Plan to improve quality and delivery of service on Disability Living Allowance and this is being implemented.