§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons were receiving invalid care allowance at the latest available date; and what is the estimated cost of the total invalid care allowance expenditure in 1978–79.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisOn 17th July 1978. 5,842 people were receiving invalid care allowances. It is estimated that expenditure on the benefit in 1978–79 will amount to £3½ million.