HC Deb 19 December 1995 vol 268 cc1121-2W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the average amount in benefit currently claimed by a disabled person. [6448]

Mr. Burt

The information is not available in the format requested. Depending on a person's circumstances, he or she may be entitled to the following benefits:

  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Disability Working Allowance
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
  • Other Industrial Injuries Benefit
  • Severe Disablement Benefit
  • Invalid Care Allowance
  • Independent Living Fund
  • Income Support
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit.

Attendance allowance and disability living allowance are the two main benefits available to help disabled people with some of the extra costs arising from disability. Information for these benefits are in the table.

Average amounts for disabled people
Average amount1 (£ per week)
Disability Living Allowance2 44.11
Attendance Allowance34 37.55

Source:

DSS (Analytical and Services Division): 5 per cent. data.

1 Based on April 1995 rates of benefit.

2 As at 31 August 1995.

3 As at 31 March 1995.

4 Provisional.