§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the number of people receiving the additional supplementary benefit needs allowance for blind persons in 1976 –77; what is the cost of the extra allowance; and what would have been the cost of this allowance in 1976–77 if it had retained in real terms its value when it was introduced.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.