§ Mr. Championasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many weekly grants have been increased 100W by the National Assistance Board in the county of Derbyshire as a result of the operation of the Rent Act, 1957; and what is the resulting additional charge upon public funds.
§ Miss PittThe National Assistance Board informs me that statistical information is not available in respect of the County of Derbyshire since eight of the twelve offices which serve areas in the county also serve areas outside it.
§ Mr. Liptonasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many applications for increased grants have been approved by the Kennington and Brixton offices of the National Assistance Board arising from higher rents under the Rent Act, 1957.
§ Miss PittI am informed by the National Assistance Board that, up to 1st February, 1,369 weekly assistance grants had been increased to provide for rent increases under the Rent Act in the area served by the Board's offices in Kennington and Brixton.