§ Mr. Forresterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many occasions in each of the years 1973 1974, 1975 and to any convenient date in 1976 a lump sum payment of £250 or more has been paid to an individual in supplementary benefit, and for what purpose, from the area offices in North Staffordshire.
§ Mr. OrmeI regret the information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.