HC Deb 04 November 1988 vol 139 c808W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the expenditure on additions for dependants in 1978–79 and 1987–88 at 1987–88 prices to recipients of(a) invalidity benefit, (b) NCIP/severe disablement allowance and (c) invalid care allowance.

Mr. Scott

The requested information is as follows:

1978–79 (expressed in 1987–88 prices) £ million 1987–88 £ million
(a) Invalidity benefit 470 538
(b) NCIP/severe disablement allowance 4 6
(c) Invalid care allowance 1 3