HC Deb 28 July 1998 vol 317 c185W
Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many recipients of the disability living allowance have had the level reduced(a) since

Disability living allowance
Period 1 Reviews requested2 Awards terminated 2,3 Awards increased4 Awards decreased
1 February 1996 to 30 April 1997 473,446 155,826 — —
1 May 1997 to 30 June 1998 395,752 172,857 — —
1 March 1996 to 31 May 1997 — — 147,140 31,190
1 June 1997 to 31 May 1998 — — 99,300 36,120
1 It is not possible to produce two compatible fifteen month periods
2 Source: Analytical Services Division: 100 per cent, data
3 Figures cover terminations due to death of the claimant, residence and presence conditions not satisfied, withdrawal from benefit by the claimant or withdrawal of benefit by the Department.
4 Awards increased and decreased will include reviews requested in an earlier period than that shown.

Source:

Analytical Services Division: 5 per cent. Data

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