HC Deb 04 July 1985 vol 82 c245W
Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many supplementary benefit claimants in Lancashire are receiving (a) special diet allowance and (b) special laundry allowance.

Mr. Whitney

Information on special diet allowance and special laundry allowance is not available separately for claimants in Lancashire. Available information on claimants receiving these additions nationally in December 1983 is as follows:

Number (Thousands)
Special Diet Allowance 445
Special Laundry Allowance 121

Source: Annual Statistical Enquiry 1983.

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