§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has so far been claimed back of each of the 16 benefits to which the Payment for Debt Act is directed; and, in the case of each benefit, how many persons have so far suffered reductions.
§ Mr. David HowellStatistics are not available in the form in which the Ques-146W tion is put. At 3rd May a total of £585,000 had been allocated from all types of benefit and channelled to housing authorities. The total number of entitled persons affected varies constantly, but is at present about 12,500. About £30–35,000 is allocated each week.