§ Mr. WicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is his estimate of the number of carers in the United Kingdom; and how many are providing care for 20 hours or more each week. [17567]
§ Mr. BowisIt is estimated that the number of carers in the United Kingdom in 1990 was 6.8 million, of whom 1.5 million provide care for more than 20 hours each week.