§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the number of persons claiming supplementary benefit who are at home caring for an elderly or sick relative.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAbout 13,000.
§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the number of households to which supplementary benefit is paid, which include a dependant at home caring for elderly or sick relatives.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI regret that insufficient information is available to make an estimate.