We have heard the figures from my colleague, Mark Isherwood: yes, between 2005 and 2008 there was a significant increase in the uptake of direct payments, from around 600 or 700 applicants to 1,900, but over the last 12 months, regrettably, that figure has stalled, and only 24 have taken up the opportunity this year.
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