§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will estimate the total spending on housing benefit(a) in 1996–97 adjusted for inflation and (b) projected for 1999–2000. [102942]
§ Angela EagleHousing benefit expenditure is expected to fall from £12 billion in 1996–97 to £11.2 billion in 1999–2000 in real terms.