§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if being registered blind is considered a secondary disability; and if she will make a statement. [29966]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Government do not classify disabilities in the manner described. Social security benefits are awarded because a person satisfies the entitlement conditions; these vary depending on the benefit claimed. Disability Living Allowance, one of the main benefits available to help disabled people with the extra costs incurred because of the effects of their disability, is based not on specific disabilities, but on their need for help with personal care and/or mobility.