§ Sir Peter LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims for Attendance 443W Allowance were received in the last 12 months for which statistics are available; how many were refused; and how many were subsequently granted on appeal. [137275]
§ Mr. BayleyThe information is in the table.
Attendance Allowance claims in the latest 12 months Number Claims received1 405,313 Claims refused1,2 98,657 Claims granted on review or appeal3,4 13,900 1 Figures based on 100 per cent. data relate to the 12 months ending September 2000. 2 Figures include claims received before the 12 months ending September 2000. 3 Figures based on 5 per cent. data relate to the 12 months ending August 2000. 4 Figures relate to claims awarded as a result of review, reconsideration, supersession or appeal. Source:
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