HC Deb 06 May 1982 vol 23 c119W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of applications for attendance allowance was rejected in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the figures for each of the two preceding years.

Mr. Rossi

The proportion of initial applications rejected in the 12 months ended 31 March 1982 was about 26 per cent. The figure for each of the two preceding years was about 29 per cent.