HL Deb 26 October 1992 vol 539 c93WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many claims for Severe Hardship Payments for 16–17 year olds were made through the DSS offices in the East and West districts of Nottingham between August 1991 and August 1992, and what proportion of these claims were successful.

Lord Henley

The administration of Income Support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the noble Earl with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library.