§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people(a) under and (b) over the age of 16 years and suffering from diabetes are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, listed by the (i) lower, (ii) middle and (iii) higher rate. [3834]
§ Maria EagleDisability Living Allowance comprises a care component with three rates and a mobility component with two. Relevant information is in the table.
People in receipt of Disability Living Allowance whose main disabling condition is diabetes mellitus1 Age under 16 Age 16 and over All recipients2 13,200 28,300 Recipients of each rate Highest rate care 2,800 5,900 Middle rate care 9,400 9,900 Lowest rate care 1,000 6,400 Higher rate mobility 3100 19,500 Lower rate mobility 1,500 4,400 1 Figures relate to 30 November 2000. 2 Some recipients receive both care and mobility components. 3 Figure is too small to be statistically reliable. Source:
The Department for Work and Pensions: 5 per cent. data.
§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what reviews are under way within his Department to examine the eligibility criteria for Disability Living Allowance for those diagnosed as having an irreversible condition. [3823]
179W
§ Maria EagleEntitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is based on care and mobility needs arising from a disability, not on particular medical conditions, and there are no specific reviews relating to irreversible conditions.