HC Deb 06 July 1978 vol 953 cc255-6W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are currently in receipt of attendance allowance; and what the comparable figure was in each of the past three years.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The latest date for which final figures are available is 31st December 1977. The information for 1977 and the three preceding years is as follows:

Year Higher rate Lower rate Total
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

Note: The totals do not always precisely equal the sum of the parts because of rounding.

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