HC Deb 07 June 1976 vol 912 c595W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money is recovered from the estates of deceased persons under Section 26 of the Supplementary Benefit Act 1966.

Mr. Deakins

Sums recovered from estates are mainly in respect of supplementary benefit, but include some amounts relating to the former national assistance scheme and it is not possible to separate these. Total amounts recovered over the past five years were:

Financial Year Amount Recovered
£
1971–72 665,662
1972–73 717,207
1973–74 867,964
1974–75 982,768
1975–76 1,092,070