HC Deb 29 February 1972 vol 832 cc79-80W
Dr. John A. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many families in the area covered by the Whitehaven office of his Department are in receipt of social security benefit.

Mr. Dean

In November, 1971, there were 4,378 recipients of supplementary benefit. Information about their family status is not available and could only be obtained at disproportionate expense.