HC Deb 14 April 2000 vol 348 c302W
Mr. Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many sufferers of fybromyalgia were awarded disability living allowance in(a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999 and (d) 2000 to date. [118848]

Angela Eagle

Information is not available in the form requested. Such information as is available is in the table.

People awarded Disability Living Allowance whose main disabling condition is back pain
Year Number
19971 11,900
19981 8,800
19992 6,600
1 Figures relate to 12 months ending November
1 Figures relate to 9 months ending August

Source:

Analytical Services Division (5 per cent. data)