HC Deb 24 February 1978 vol 944 c833W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of people in receipt of attendance allowance at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The provisional figure for 31st December 1977, is 292,000. This figure includes 149,000 at the higher rate and 143,000 at the lower rate.