§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans the Government have to change entitlement to payment of Income Support to claimants who remain in hospital for longer than six weeks; and if he will make a statement. [94584]
§ Angela EagleWe have no plans at present to revise the rules regarding the payment of Income Support to people who remain in NHS hospitals for longer than 6 weeks. We continue to keep these rules under review.