Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many people will benefit from the disability income guarantee in Shrewsbury and Atcham; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people will benefit from the Disability Income Guarantee in Shrewsbury and Atcham; and if he will make a statement. [154650] Mr. Bayley: It is estimated that in 2001-02 approximately 150 individuals or families will benefit from the Disability Income Guarantee in the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency. Notes: 1. The figures are based on data taken from the November 2000 five per cent. scans of the Income Support and the Disability Living Allowance computer systems. 2. Due to the small sample sizes involved these figures are subject to a high degree of sampling error and should be used only as a guide.

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