HC Deb 31 October 2001 vol 373 c729W
Ms Buck

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) families, (b) single persons and (c) persons of all categories including dependants, received voucher-only support in each of the last six months for which data exist. [10721]

Angela Eagle

The table shows the number of asylum seekers, in each of the requested categories, who were receiving voucher-only support as at the end of each of the last six months for which data exist1,2.

As at end of Families3 Singles Total (excluding dependants) Total (including dependants)
February 1,030 8,780 9,810 11,360
March 1,180 10,210 11,400 13,470
April 1,270 11,160 12,430 14,660
May 1,370 12,010 13,380 15,790
June 1,520 13,150 14,670 17,370
July 1,640 13,960 15,600 18,520
1 Figures have been rounded to the nearest ten. Figures may not sum owing to rounding.
2 Cases where support has been ceased are excluded.
3 A family, in this context, is defined as any principal applicant with at least one dependant.