§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many exceptional needs grants have been paid by the Supplementary Benefits Commission to persons on rent strike during each month since October, 1971; and, in each case, in what towns these persons were living.
Town January (from 24th) February March April May (to 15th) Totals Belfast … 1 — — — 2 3 Newry … — 4 6 10 3 23 Londonderry … — 5 3 1 8 17 Armagh … — 2 3 — — 5 Lurgan … — — 2 — — 2 Kilkeel … — — — 1 — 1 Strabane … — — — 2 — 2 Portadown … — — — — 2 2 Totals … 1 11 14 14 15 55