HC Deb 14 January 1980 vol 976 cc656-7W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will publish in the Official Reporta detailed list of persons who were at a stated date in receipt of social welfare benefits within the range of £60 to £90 per week, £90 to £110 per week and above £110 per week; and how many of these were receiving such benefits for persons above six months on a continuing basis.

Mrs. Chalker

I could not publish a detailed list which disclosed the identity or other confidential details of particular beneficiaries, if that is what the hon. Member has in mind. In any event, I regret that the information requested could be assembled only at disproportionate cost.