HC Deb 17 September 2004 vol 424 c1997W
Mr. Best

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many recipients of direct payments for social care there are in(a) England, (b) Leeds and (c) Leeds North West. [189145]

Dr. Ladyman

The table shows the number of clients aged 18 and over receiving direct payments in England and Leeds in 2002–03. Information on direct payments provided to carers and parents of disabled children are not available.

Information for Leeds North West is not collected centrally.

Number of clients aged 18 and over receiving direct payments in england and Leeds in 2002–03.
Total of clients1 receiving direct payments
England2 9,600
Leeds 70
1 Total includes all clients aged 18 and over.
2 Based on estimates.
Source:
RAP form P2f