HC Deb 08 November 1995 vol 265 cc1013-4W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many claims there were for severe disability allowance on the grounds that the applicant suffered from persistent virus disease in each of the past three years; and how many of these claims were upheld. [42342]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I have asked the Secretary of State for Social Security to write to the hon. Member and arrange for a signed copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.