HC Deb 26 January 1979 vol 961 c284W
Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of people drawing means-tested social security benefits, broken down by category of benefit at the most recent date available and at the equivalent date in 1976 and 1974.

Mr. Deakins

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.