asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total number of people in receipt of the prescribed relative allowance; and the total amount paid out in the last year for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - Prescribed Relative Allowance.
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The total number of persons in receipt of prescribed relative allowance is 3,933. The estimated amount paid in respect of the allowance in the 12 months ended 30 November 1978 was, approximately, £1.5 million.