§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the value of all welfare benefits paid in Scotland in the latest available year; and if he will provide a breakdown per category of benefit.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe most recent estimates of expenditure on welfare benefits in Scotland are contained in the 1981 edition of "Regional Trends" issued by the Central Statistical Office. A copy is held in the Library of the House.