HC Deb 22 January 1993 vol 217 cc430-1W
Sir John Hunt

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many unsuccessful claims were made for invalid care allowances in the past 12 months, and if he will publish a breakdown of refusals according to(a) non-receipt of the appropriate benefits by the cared for person, (b) claimant earning ore than the weekly ICA earnings limit, (c) claimant caring for less than 35 hours a week, (d) claimant over 65 years of age and (e) claimant in receipt of an overlapping benefit.

Mr. Scott

In the 12 months to 31 December 1992 there were 20,840 unsuccessful claims to invalid care allowance.

The breakdown of refusals requested is in the table.

Category Number
(a) 11,339
(b) 1,388
(c) 56
(d) 1,972
(e) 2,569

The balance of refusals were for reasons other than those mentioned by my hon. Friend.