§ Mr. BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what is the projected total annual spending on benefits for disabled people for(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98; and what was the equivalent figure for 1978–79; [3801]
(2) what is the projected total annual spending on benefits for carers for (a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98; and what was the equivalent figure for 1978–79; [3800]
90W(3) what is the projected total annual spending on benefits for the long-term sick for (a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98; and what was the equivalent figure for 1978–79. [3802]
§ Mr. BurtTotal projected spending on carers is not available as carers have access to the full range of social security benefits, depending on their individual circumstances. The available information is in the table.
£ million 1978–79 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 Long term sick and disabled 1,771 20,230 20,550 21,250 Invalid Care Allowance 4 609 700 750 Source:
1995 Departmental Report and earlier equivalents.