§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many households in Northern Ireland are having, rent arrears deducted from social security payments.
§ Mr. CarterA 10 per cent. sample of benefit allocation cases at 3rd January 1977 shows that a total of 5,680 households in Northern Ireland are having rent arrears deducted from social security benefits.
§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many parents/guardians have had family allowance withheld by benefit allocations to pay rent arrears to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
§ Mr. CarterA sample survey of 10 per cent. of benefit allocation cases at 3rd January 1977 shows that a total of 2,690 parents/guardians are having deductions made to pay rent arrears to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
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§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the maximum amount which has been deducted by benefit allocations from a claimant's benefit to pay rent arrears to the Housing Executive.
§ Mr. CarterThe amount deducted weekly from a claimant's benefit to pay rent arrears is based on the following formula:
up to a maximum of £5. Where an earnings related supplement is in payment, or where the claimant is employed, the maximum is £6.
Claimant … … … £1.55 Spouse … … … 90p Each child … … … 75p
§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons in receipt of supplementary benefit have had rent arrears deducted by benefit allocations.
§ Mr. CarterA sample survey of 10 per cent. of benefit allocation cases at 3rd January 1977 shows that a total of 1,180 persons are having rent arrears deducted from supplementary benefits.