§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many lifetime awards of attendance allowance are in payment for(a) lower and (b) higher rate of benefit. [62538]
§ Mr. TimmsThe table shows the number of awards made "for life" which were in payment at 31 May 1998. The term "for life" means that payment can be made indefinitely provided the conditions for receipt continue to be satisfied.
Attendance allowance awards made 'for life' Thousand Number Higher rate 509 Lower rate 706 Source:
Analytical Services Division: 5 per cent. data