§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether any of those withholding payment of rates and rents are in receipt of social security benefits; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeAbout 18,000 people are withholding rent or rates, of whom about 13,000 are currently receiving social security benefits, which are subject to allocation by the Rent Allocation Board.