§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications for invalid care allowance were received in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and how many people are currently in receipt of invalid care allowance.
§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is shown in the table.
Year Claims Numbers in Receipt 1988–89 53,000 112,000 (31 March 1989) 1989–90 53,000 123,000 (31 March 1990) 1990–91 63,000 136,000 (31 March 1991) 155,000(31 September 1991)