The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Invalid Care Allowance – 25 November 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Invalid Care Allowance on 25th November 1986.


Mr. Skinner Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce measures to ensure that the invalid care allowance is paid to those widows and others who (a) do not currently qualify and (b) lose equivalent dependants benefits under existing arrangements.

Mr. Major We have no plans to do so.