§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what publicity he has given to recent changes in the Linking Rules for benefit for disabled people. [118241]
§ Mr. BayleyIn October 1998 we extended the linking period from eight weeks to 52 weeks for people leaving incapacity benefits to start work or training. Everyone who can gain from the protection is sent details about it. Details about the rule also appear in the appropriate Benefits Agency leaflets and guidance. In addition we have worked with some of the main welfare rights organisations to produce and promote guidance on the rules.