§ Mr. GodsiffTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many households in Birmingham, Small Heath qualify for payments under the cold weather payments scheme.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.
§ Mr. GodsiffTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security on what dates cold weather payments were made in Birmingham, Small Heath in response to a forecast of a qualifying period; and if he will indicate the period taken for payments to be made once the system had been triggered.