HL Deb 20 November 2001 vol 628 c129WA
Lord Ashley of Stoke

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the latest figure available for the number of households containing one or more disabled persons receiving the higher or medium rate care component of disability living allowance or the higher mobility rate. [HL1203]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

It is estimated that about 1,700,000 households include one or more recipients of the highest or middle rate care component or higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance, or both.

Lord Ashley of Stoke

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the latest figure available for a household containing one or more disabled persons receiving either of the higher rates of disability living allowance. [HL1250]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

It is estimated that about 1,400,000 households include one or more recipients of the highest rate care component or higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance, or both.