§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if his Department will reassess its use of the family expenditure survey in the assessment of United Kingdom poverty, so that provision is made in a new survey for the inclusion of homeless people; and if he will make a statement. [33049]
(2) if his Department will reassess its use of the family expenditure survey in the assessment of United Kingdom poverty, so that provision is made in a new survey for the inclusion of people living in institutions with special reference to hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes and prisons; and if he will make a statement. [33048]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellI refer the hon. Member to my reply of 21 June to the hon. Member for Bristol, East (Ms Corston),Official Report, column 635.