War Disability Pensions (Disregard)

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the present £4 disregard for war disability pensions was established; and whether there are any current plans to uprate it.

Mr. Orme
The present £4 disregard dates from 1975. The whole question of disregards will be considered in the light of the current review of the supplementary benefits scheme.