HC Deb 09 March 1989 vol 148 cc658-9W
Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects to be in a position to respond to the letter from the honourable Member for Ross, Cromarty and Skye concerning the application for family credit from the Reverend John Macleod, Porthahomack, Ross-shire; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

A reply was sent on 8 March.

Mr. Robin Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many families are now receiving family credit.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

At the end of February 254,000 families were receiving family credit, and a further 42,400 claims were awaiting determination.