§ Ms PerhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to establish a body to work alongside Government in accordance with the principles of consultation with disabled people outlined in the green paper, "A New Contract for Welfare"; if a significant part of that body will be drawn from among disabled people; and what timescale she proposes. [41357]
§ Mr. DenhamWe are currently in the process of setting up a Disability Benefits Forum to discuss the reform of benefits for people who are long-term sick or who are disabled. The majority of members of the Forum will be representatives of organisations of or for disabled people. We will announce further details as soon as possible.