HC Deb 14 November 1988 vol 140 cc443-4W
36. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims have been made for assistance from the independent living fund; and how many payments have so far been made.

48. Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims have been made for assistance from the independent living fund; and how many payments have so far been made.

Mr. Scott

As of 8 November 1988 the fund had received 2,203 applications. Some 123 awards were in payment and a further 134 offers had been made to applicants. Some 1,380 applications were in the course of assessment by the fund's office and its visiting social workers.