HC Deb 19 April 2000 vol 348 c557W
Mr. Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the eligibility for disability benefit of people suffering from(a) the effects of GuiIlain-Barré syndrome and (b) long-term disability produced by Guillain-Barré syndrome. [119777]

Mr. Bayley

People with Guillain-Barré syndrome are eligible for Social Security benefits on the same basis as people with other disabling conditions.

Mr. Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people suffering from the(a) effects of Guillain-Barré syndrome and (b) long-term disability produced by Guillain-Barré syndrome were awarded disability living allowance in each year since 1997. [119778]

Mr. Bayley

The information is not available.

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