HC Deb 20 October 1994 vol 248 cc320-1W
Mr. Clapham

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the number of applicants awarded benefit for PD D12 chronic bronchitis and emphysema in each 10 per cent. band between 14 per cent. and 100 per cent. for the period 13 September 1993 to 13 September 1994.

Mr. Hague

The full information requested is not available. The available information is in the table.

Chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema as at 11 September 1994. Awards of Benefit for PD D12.
14–24 per cent. 442
25–34 per cent. 634
35 per cent. and over 3,393

NB

A number of applications received up to 11 September 1994 are still being processed.

Based on 100 per cent. count but subject to amendment.

Mr. Clapham

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the total number of applications for benefit for PD D12 chronic bronchitis and emphysema broken down by region between 13 September 1993 and 13 September 1994.

Mr. Hague

Information is not available by region. The available information is shown in the table and relates to applications received by 11 September 1994.

Applications for benefit in respect of chronic bronchitis and emphysema (PD D12) by area directorate
Area Claims
South
Anglia 25
Chilterns 22
South East 470
West Country 144
Wales and Central England
East Midlands 5,663
Greater Manchester 326
Lancashire and Cumbria 2,252
Merseyside 495
Midlands South West 648
Wales 9,339
West Mercia 3,658
Scotland and North
East Scotland 2,391
Glasgow 240
North and West Yorkshire 2,651
North, Central and West Scotland 1,893
South Yorkshire and Humberside 6,491
Tyne Tees 7,119
Total 43,827

Based on 100 per cent. count but subject to amendment.