§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on providing people on income support with special equipment to help with personal care. [49842]
§ Jacqui SmithPeople on income support who need equipment to help with personal care have it provided on the same basis as other people with the same needs. Equipment provided by the National Health Service is 1241W free of charge to all. Equipment provided by local councils may attract a charge according to local policy.