§ Mr. Sean Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in his review of the death grant, he will take account of the increasing cost of burial; and ensure that any new scheme includes not just those on supplementary benefit, but all persons in need; and if he
Invalidity benefit Attendance allowance Non-contributory invalidity pension Mobility allowance (i) The average number receiving benefit at any one time in 1978–79 in thousands 600 265 150 95 (ii) The estimated average number receiving benefit at any one time in 1983–84 in thousands 725 440 205 305 (iii) Expenditure in 1978–79 in £ million 840 168 69 47 (iv) Estimated expenditure in 1983–84 in £ million 1,798 490 170 284 (v) Estimated expenditure in 1983–84 if the November 1978 benefit rates had been increased in line with the Retail Price Index for the average 1983–84 benefit rates in £ million 1,794 471 163 260