§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people whose main disabling condition is deafness were awarded disability living allowance(a) between June 1996 and May 1997 and (b) since June 1997 (i) on their initial application, (ii) at review and (iii) at appeal. [39897]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information is set out in the table.
People whose main disabling condition is deafness awarded disability living allowance. Type of award 1 June 1996 to 31 May 1997 1 June 1997 to 28 February 1998 All types of award 3,000 3,580 on initial application 1,720 1,880 on review 680 940 on appeal 600 760 Source:
Analytical Services Division: 5 per cent. data.