Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 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 carers in Shrewsbury and Atcham will gain from the carer premium; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many carers in Shrewsbury and Atcham will gain from the carer premium; and if he will make a statement. [154651] Mr. Bayley: It is estimated that in around 2001-02 around 200 people will benefit from the increase in the carer premium in the income-related benefits in the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency. Notes: 1. The figures are based on data taken from the November 2000 5 per cent. scans of the Income Support computer systems, and from 1999 1 per cent. samples of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit claims. 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154651; 365 c698W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Carers Carers' benefits Eligibility Carer's premium Shrewsbury Atcham
Contains statistics: Yes
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