HC Deb 25 November 1977 vol 939 c934W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest official estimate of the amount of social security benefits unclaimed for the latest available 12 months; and if he will itemise all constituent items of this over £1 million.

Mr. Orme

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Luton, East (Mr. Clemitson) on 8th February—[Vol. 905, c. 1215–17.]—and to Chapter 10 of the Supplementary Benefits Commission's Annual Report for 1976.