§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many telegrams he sent to(a) male and (b) female centenarians in the past year and five, 10 and 16 years ago; what was the cost to public funds in each of those years at current prices; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HagueThe information requested is not available. Such information as is available is as follows:
Number of telegrams sent to centenarians 1988 1993 Male 238 311 Female 1,904 2,589 The approximate cost of each telegram, exclusive of staff time, is currently £2.65.