(2) how many households there are in England and Wales where (a) a child and (b) two or more children claim disability allowance in addition to (i) a parent and (ii) both parents or legal guardians;
(3) how many households there are in England and Wales where every member of the household claims both disability allowance and carer's allowance.
The information is not available.
(2) in what format information is held relating to (a) the method of claim and (b) the time taken to process claims for attendance allowance; and what categories of information relating to attendance allowance claims are held centrally.
Information is held about disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) claims that are received on-line. The computer systems also calculate the average actual clearance times for all claims processed within the month.
Information is held centrally on the number of DLA and AA cases received that are processed and outstanding each month. Information is also held centrally on the type and/or rate of the award and the evidence used in determining the claim.
The information is not available in the format requested. The available information is in the following table.
Main disabling condition Number in receipt Back pain D02—Spondylosis—including disc disease, cervical/lumbar etc. 106,560 D03—Back pain—not specified 108,510 D05—Disease of the muscles, bones or joints 211,870 Stress D45—Psychoneurosis—including anxiety, depression, phobia and hysteria 181,190 D46—Personality Disorder 8,560 Notes: 1. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10. 2. Totals may not sum due to rounding. 3. Some additional disclosure control has also been applied. 4. Figures are compiled using the broad categories for the main disabling conditions that would include stress or back pain. These categories will therefore include people who do not suffer from stress or back pain. 5. Totals show the number of people in receipt of an allowance, and exclude people with entitlement where the payment has been suspended, for example if they are in hospital. Source: DWP Information Directorate: Work and Pensions Longitudinal Study.