Welfare Reform Bill

Page 17, line 32, at end insert—

“(6A) Regulations under this section must provide that, for a claimant to be treated as not having limited capability for work, the claimant must be able to—

(a) reliably perform their work on a sustainable basis, of at least 26 weeks, without requiring excessive leave or absences;

(b) work in open unsupported employment without requiring excessive support to perform their work.

(6B) For the purposes of regulations made under this section—

“work” means work—

(a) that is for at least 16 hours per week on wages that are at or above the relevant minimum wage; and

(b) that exists in the United Kingdom;

“excessive support” means more than what is usually considered to be reasonable adjustments or normal supervision (or both).”

Insert the following new Clause—

“Carer’s allowance

In section 70 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (invalid care allowance), for subsection (2) substitute—

“( ) In this section, “severely disabled person” means a person in respect of whom there is payable either an attendance allowance; a disability living allowance by virtue of entitlement to the care component at the middle or higher rate; or a personal independence payment by virtue of entitlement to the daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate or such other payment out of public funds on account of his need for attendance as may be prescribed.”