§ Miss Geraldine SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people claim Housing Benefit in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency. [128352]
§ Angela EagleThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is in the table.
Housing Benefit claims and recipients for Lancaster city council which includes the constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale 1998–99 Number New and renewal claims to Housing Benefit—April 1998 to March 1999 18,000 Housing Benefit recipients—August 1999 8,650 Notes
1. Numbers in receipt of Housing Benefit for Lancaster city council have been rounded to the nearest 10 cases.
2. The numbers of claims to Housing Benefit have been rounded to two significant figures.
3. The Department collects data by local authority.
Sources
For claims—Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Management Information System Quarterly Administrative Returns April 1998—March 1999.
For recipients—Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Management Information System Quarterly Caseload Stock Counts Returns August 1999.
§ Miss Geraldine SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what the average rent limit in England is for the payment of Housing Benefit. [128353]
§ Angela EagleThe information is not available.