§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security for each quarter since October 1989, how many income support and unemployment benefit claimants in Coventry have(a) successfully and (b) unsuccessfully claimed income support under the hardship rules, showing those whose claim was in doubt due to (i) not actively seeking work, (ii) refusing suitable employment and (iii) availability for work.
§ 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. 81W Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.