HC Deb 24 February 1982 vol 18 cc389-90W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the number of people and the rate per 1,000 population in each area board who received assistance with holidays in 1980–81.

Mr. John Patten

Assistance with holidays is provided in Northern Ireland by both the health and social services boards and by the education and library boards. The information for 19807–81 is as follows:

Health and Social Services Boards Number Rate per 1,000 Population
Northern 506 1.38
Eastern 684 1.04
Southern 180 0.67
Western 303 1.26