§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many disability living allowance mobility component claimants have successfully claimed care components after their 66th birthday.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of disability living allowance is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and a copy will be placed in the Library.
Letter from Mr. M. Bichard to Mr. David Hinchliffe, dated 12 July 1993:
As Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency it is my responsibility to answer questions about relevant operational matters. I am therefore replying to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security asking how many disability living allowance mobility component claimants have successfully claimed care components after their 66th birthday.
Up to 28 February 1993 the total number of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility component recipients that have successfully claimed the care component on or after their 66th birthday is 7,420. A more up to date figure is not available as numbers are only collated quarterly and information about the last quarter is not yet to hand.
The figure provided excludes any DLA mobility component recipient over the age of 66 who may have received the care component subsequent to either a review of the original decision or upon appeal. Statistics for these two types of occurrence are not available.
I hope you find this reply helpful. A copy will appear in the Official Report. A copy will also be placed in the Library.