HC Deb 01 July 1981 vol 7 c408W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the latest figure for the estimated number of persons in receipt of invalidity benefit and attendance allowance, respectively.

Mr. Rossi

The latest figures are:

Invalidity Benefit 614,500 (at 31 May 1980)
Attendance Allowance 285,825 (at 31 December 1979