§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, further to his answer of 13 May,Official Report, column 29, to the hon. Member for Oldham, West (Mr Meacher), what is the estimated cost to public funds of administering in the week of February containing the quarterly day, the 28th, the deductions from 36,448 people's income support to cover poll tax arrears; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe administration of income support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information office.