§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether he will publish in theOfficial Report a table showing in terms of 1985 prices expenditure under the social security budget under the principal heads in 1986–87 and 1987–88; and if he will include his estimate for 1988–89.
§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is set out in the table. The figures are based on the cash provision shown in the public expenditure White Paper published in January 1988.
Expenditure1 in 1985–86 prices2 divided by broad groups of beneficiary Great Britain £ million 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 Elderly people 20,370 20,490 20,400 Sick and disabled people 6,020 6,330 6,500 Unemployed people 6,690 5,980 5,800 Widows and orphans 1,090 1,040 1,000 Family benefits3 6,960 6,910 7,000 Administration 1,880 2,060 2,100 Total 43,010 42,810 42,800 Notes:
1 Analysis covers all public expenditure on the social security programme.
2 Converted to 1985–86 prices using the GDP deflator.
3 Includes housing benefit paid to people in work.