§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people were receiving funding from the Carers Grant(a) in England and (b) broken down by local authority in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [161929]
§ Dr. LadymanI have been asked to reply.
The Carers Grant, which was introduced in 1999–2000, gives money to local councils to support them in providing short breaks for carers. Data are not available for the first year of the grant. Figures for 2000–01, 2001–02, and 2002–03 have been placed in the Library.