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 Severe Disability Premium – 7 April 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Severe Disability Premium on 7th April 1987.


Mr. Matthew Taylor Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the proposed level of severe disability premium.

Mr. Major The proposal is to set it at the same level as invalid care allowance. That rate is currently £23.25; the actual rate payable from April 1988 would be determined nearer the time.