HC Deb 07 July 1992 vol 211 cc168-9W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications his Department received in 1991 for back payment of attendance allowance; and how many of those applications were successful.

Mr. Scott

The information requested is not available.

Mr. leuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will specify the criteria used by his Department in determining applications for back payment of attendance allowance.

Mr. Scott

Payment of attendance allowance cannot be made for any period before it is claimed.