§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the outcome in Scotland of the partial start to the housing benefit scheme.
§ Mr. RossiAll but one of the local authorities in Scotland completed the partial start to housing benefit on time or within three weeks of the operative date of 22 November. In the remaining authority, 98 per cent. of cases have already been dealt with, and the exercise is expected to be completed by the end of the year.