HC Deb 24 July 1986 vol 102 cc433-4W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has yet decided to finance a television

Attendance Allowance 1985
Reviews* instituted at request of claimant after award
Region† Total Number of reviews after award Award reduced or withdrawn‡ Award Maintained Award Increased from lower to higher rate
Number Per cent. Number Per cent. Number Per cent.
North Eastern 3,512 123 3.5 654 18.6 2,735 77.9
Midlands 4,431 178 4.0 744 16.8 3,509 79.2
London North 2,861 121 4.2 470 16.4 2,270 79.4
London South 4,055 142 3.5 706 17.4 3,207 79.1
South West 2,704 85 3.1 437 16.2 2,182 80.7
North West (Merseyside) 1,973 83 4.2 321 16.3 1,569 79.5
North West (Manchester) 1,899 51 2.7 327 17.2 1,521 80.1
Scotland 2,135 64 3.0 440 20.6 1,631 76.4
Wales 2,074 95 4.6 337 16.2 1,642 79.2
Great Britain 25,644 942 3.7 4,436 17.3 20,266 79.0
* Details are of reviews because of dissatisfaction with the award or because of a change in the need for attention or supervision.
† The regions are Senior Medical Officer commands and do not conform precisely to social security regions.
‡It is not possible to distinguish between reviews that led to withdrawal from those that resulted in a lower rate award.

advertising campaign warning of the risks involved in contracting acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

The possible use of television and its cost effectiveness and suitability in future stages of the AIDS information campaign remains under consideration.

Mr. Kennedy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to announce his decision in response to the application from the United Kingdom Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Foundation for additional support from his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

The United Kindom AIDS Foundation has written to my Department requesting additional support and a reply will be sent very shortly.