§ Mr. ClaphamTo 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. HagueThe 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. ClaphamTo 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. HagueInformation 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.