Attendance Allowance (Hansard, 18 June 1982)

HC Deb 18 June 1982 vol 25 c364W 364W

§ Mr. McMahon
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the award of attendance allowance at each rate in the past 12 months for which figures are available, indicating the length of time for which the awards were made.

§ Mr. Rossi
The information is as follows:

Awards of attendance Allowance (New and Renewal Claims) 12
Months Ended 31 March 1982

Years Higher rate Lower rate

Less than 1 730 1,220

1 less than 2 5,120 8,200

2 less than 3 5,700 9,220

3 less than 4 2,250 3,360

4 less than 5 900 1,400

5 and over but limited duration 2,650 5,360

'Life' awards^* 42,210 59,020

TOTALS 59,560 87,780

^* To age 16 only—for awards to parents in respect of a disabled child.

Awards of attendance Allowance (New and Renewal Claims) 12 Months Ended 31 March 1982
Years	Higher rate	Lower rate
Less than 1	730	1,220
1 less than 2	5,120	8,200
2 less than 3	5,700	9,220
3 less than 4	2,250	3,360
4 less than 5	900	1,400
5 and over but limited duration	2,650	5,360
'Life' awards^*	42,210	59,020
TOTALS	59,560	87,780
^* To age 16 only—for awards to parents in respect of a disabled child.