§ Audrey WiseTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people with multiple sclerosis who are claimants of the higher rate of the mobility component of the disability living allowance, and assessed as being(a) totally unable to walk, (b) virtually unable to walk and (c) in a condition where the exertion required to walk would constitute a danger to life or be likely to lead to a serious deterioration in health. [37900]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is as set out.
On the basis of a 5 per cent. sample of cases at 30 November 1997, there are around 43,500 recipients of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance whose main disabling condition is multiple sclerosis. Almost half of these are recorded as being unable or virtually unable to walk, but records do not show the grounds for awarding benefit to some claimants who previously received Mobility Allowance.
§ Audrey WiseTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claimants of attendance allowance have multiple sclerosis. [37901]
§ Mr. DenhamThe number of claimants of Attendance Allowance who have multiple sclerosis is 4,100. This figure relates to people claiming Attendance Allowance at 30 November 1997 and is for those whose main disabling condition is multiple sclerosis.
Source:
5 per cent. sample.
§ Audrey WiseTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people who are claimants of disability living allowance are in(a) receipt of lifetime awards and (b) renewal awards; and how many in each category are people with multiple sclerosis. [37899]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information is set out in the table.
People in receipt of Disability Living Allowance1 Disability2 Life award Fixed term All disabilities 1,438,700 516,800 Multiple Sclerosis 41,400 3,600 Notes: 1 Figures relate to 30 November 1997. 2Main disabling condition. Source:
Analytical Services Division: 5 per cent. data.