HC Deb 20 February 1997 vol 290 c708W
Mr. Alan Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claimants of invalid care allowance also undertake part-time study. [15869]

Mr. Burt

It is estimated that 10,000 recipients of invalid care allowance are also undertaking part-time study. Estimates are based on sample data which may be unrepresentative.

Source:

Family Resources Survey 1994–95.

Notes:

1. Estimates are rounded to the nearest 5,000.

2. Part-time study is defined in invalid care allowance as less than 21 hours a week.