§ Mr. Mike Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are in receipt of the full attendance allowance; and how many are in receipt of the lower rate at the latest available date, and in each year since its inception.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe information requested is as follows:
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN RECEIPT OF ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER EACH YEAR Higher rate Lower rate Total 1971 66,000 — 66,000 !972 85,000 — 85,000 1973 108,000 45,000 152,000 1974 118,000 69,000 187,000 1975 129,000 94,000 222,000 1976 139,000 121,000 260,000 1977 153,000 147,000 300,000 Because of rounding the totals do not always precisely equal the sum of the parts.