HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 cc1103-4W
Mr. Coe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what performance targets he has set his Department's agencies for 1995–96; and if he will make a statement. [18010]

Mr. Lilley

[pursuant to his reply, 30 March 1995, c. 780–82]: I have today laid before Parliament the

Mr. Bradley

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list how many(a) men and (b) women received each of the qualifying benefits for disability working allowance. [35253]

Mr. Andrew Mitchell

The information is in the table:

Caseload as at 31 January 1995 All cases Males Females
Disability living allowance—higher rate 2,399 1,376 1,023
Disability living allowance—middle rate 928 573 355
Invalidity benefit 984 684 300
Severe disablement allowance 332 194 138
Disability premium in income support/housing benefit or council tax benefit 559 317 242
Total 5,202 3,144 2,058

Source:

Disability working allowance quarterly inquiry January 1995.

Some people may have more than one qualifying benefit. In these circumstances the most advantageous qualifying benefit is used as it may passport the person through the disability test.