HC Deb 05 February 2004 vol 417 c1060W
Sandra Gidley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many carers aged 65 years and over are receiving invalid care allowance. [152758]

Maria Eagle

As at 31 August 2003, an estimated 8,000 carers aged 65 and over were receiving Carer's Allowance, and over 33,000 carers aged 65 and over had a carer premium included in their Income Support.

Note:

Figures based on a 5 per cent. sample of IAD Information Centre data rounded to nearest 1,000.