§ Mrs. Castleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the cost of the attendance allowance in each year since its inception.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe information requested is given below:
£ million 1971–72 Expenditure … … 6. 0 1972–73 Expenditure … … 23.2 1973–74 Expenditure … … 35.8 1974–75 Expenditure … … 62.4 1975–76 Expenditure … … 95. 9 1976–77 Expenditure … … 127.3 1977–78 Estimate … … 164.0