HC Deb 22 June 1982 vol 26 cc90-1W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons of working age are currently in receipt of supplementary benefit in the Keighley travel-to-work area; and what percentage increase this represents over May 1979.

Mr. Newton

Information is not available in the form requested. However, the numbers of registered unemployed claiming supplementary benefit from the Keighley local office in May 1979 and February 1982—the latest available date—are as follows:

May 1979 February 1982 Percentage increase
900 2,700 200

Source: 100 per cent. count of claims in action in local offices.