HC Deb 27 March 1984 vol 57 c157W
55. Mr. Yeo

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are currently in receipt of maternity benefits.

Mr. Newton

The information is not available in the form requested. In the 12 months ended 30 June 1983 there were 672,400 awards of maternity grant and 327,250 awards of maternity allowance.