HC Deb 28 October 1982 vol 29 c498W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will update the information on social security payments given to the hon. Member for Birkenhead on 21 May 1981,Official Report, c. 165-6.

Mr. Rossi

The information requested is as follows:

Expenditure on supplementary benefits
Year £ million
1980–81 3,248
1981–82 4,945