§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much each of the innovation schemes established as part of the New Deal for the Disabled(a) has cost to date, (b) is currently costing on a monthly basis and (c) is expected to cost in each of the next and Maidenhead 12 months. [118606]
§ Angela EagleThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is in the table.
We are unable to provide information on a monthly basis for each scheme, as this information is commercially confidential. However, the overall amount spent up to February is £2,825,058.17.
§ Angela EagleThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is as follows; 24 innovative schemes are part of the New Deal for Disabled People, covering the following areas:
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Scheme Area Mental Health Matters Tyne and Wear, Durham and Cleveland St. Loyes South West England Bradford Council Bradford Metropolitan District NSF Lewisham, Margate, Harrow, Brentwood, Basildon, Romford Prince's Trust Hampshire, Surrey and Isle of Wight Wigan and Leigh Wigan Shaw Trust South Wales S.O.L.O.T.E.C. Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Croydon
§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to increase the number of innovative schemes run as part of the New Deal for the Disabled. [118597]
§ Angela EagleSince July 1997, we have announced funding for 24 Innovative Schemes.
Over the coming months we will develop proposals, in partnership with the Department of Education and Employment, for extending the New Deal for Disabled People. We intend to consult widely as we do so and to announce plans in the summer.
Capital limits for Social Security benefits £ Benefit Lower capital limit Upper capital limit Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit 3,000 16,000 Council Tax Benefit (RC/NH1) 10,000 16,000 Income Support (for all groups including pensioners and disabled people) 3,000 8,000 Income Support (RC/NH) (for all groups including pensioners and disabled people) 10,000 16,000 Jobseekers Allowance 3,000 8,000 Jobseekers Allowance (RC/NH) 10,000 16,000 1 RC/NH-In residential care or nursing home. Notes:
- 1. The current capital rules for the income related benefits were introduced in 1988. The lower and upper limits have applied to the same client groups since introduction, apart from an increase in limits in respect of people living in Residential Care and Nursing Homes which was introduced in April 1996.
- 2. The capital limits are kept under regular review but are not increased annually. There are no immediate plans to increase capital limits for disabled people.