§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what percentage of the total number of applications made for budgeting loans were (i) full awards, (ii) partial awards and (iii) nil awards;
(2) what percentage of the total number of applications made for community care grants in Northern Ireland were (a) full awards, (b) partial awards and (c) nil awards.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 17 March 1989]: The information is not available in the form requested. However, during the period 11 April 1988 to 28 February 1989, applications were decided as follows:
Percentage allowed in full or in part Percentage refused Budgeting loans 67.14 32.86 Community care grants 67.21 32.79