§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many people in Wales were registered for, and in receipt of, mobility allowance in each year since 1992; and if he will make a statement; [16775]
(2) how many people in Wales are registered for, and in receipt of, attendance allowance in each year since 1992; and if he will make a statement. [16776]
§ Mr. HagueI have been asked to reply.
Information is not available in the form requested. In April 1992 disability living allowance replaced and extended the existing provisions of mobility allowance and attendance allowance for people under the age of 65. AA continues for disabled people whose needs arise after the age of 65. The available information is in the table. Figures for 1993 reflect the fact that AA recipients aged under 65 were automatically transferred to DLA.
Number of people in receipt of attendance allowance in Wales Date Number of people 31 March 1992 70,000 31 March 1993 56,000 31 March 1994 67,000 Notes:
Source: Analytical Services Division based on a 5 per cent. extract.
1. No DLA payload figures are available for Wales.