§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were in receipt of family income supplement between 11 April 1987 and 30 September 1987 at the social security offices in: Downpatrick, Ballynahinch, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Newry and Banbridge; and what was the total payment made during that period.
§ Mr. NeedhamFamily income supplement was administered centrally and information is not available in the precise form requested. However, it is estimated that the number of families getting family income supplement on 27 October 1987 in each social security office area was:
Number Downpatrick 373 Ballynahinch 136 Newcastle 240 Kilkeel 153 Newry 983 Banbridge 320 The total amount of family income supplement paid in Northern Ireland in the 1987–88 financial year was £14 million. It is not possible to give a breakdown by individual office area or for the period requested.