§ Mrs. McAliskeyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much money was allocated to the payment of exceptional needs grants in Northern Ireland for 1972–73.
§ Mr. David HowellThere is no specific sum allocated annually to the payment of exceptional needs grants. These grants are included in the total estimates for supplementary benefits.
§ Mrs. McAliskeyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications were received for exceptional needs allowances in Northern Ireland for 1972–73.
§ Mr. David HowellStatistics of the total number of applications for exceptional needs payments are not available.
§ Mrs. McAliskeyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total sum paid to claimants for exceptional needs in 1972–73.
§ Mr. David HowellApproximately £400,000.