Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 July 2006. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Autism
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many parents who are carers for children with autism in (a) England, (b) the North East, (c) the Tees Valley and (d) the area corresponding as closely as possible to Middlesbrough, South and East Cleveland constituency have received carers grants since 2001.
- Answer
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This Government introduced the carers grant in 1999 to support councils in providing breaks and other services for carers in England. The grant is not paid to individuals but paid each year to councils as a specific formula grant. Councils can use the grant to provide a range of services for carers in their area depending on local demand and need. This may include parents caring for children with autism.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 449 c2065W; 87970
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Autism North East
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