§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many people who applied for attendance allowances in Northern Ireland in each of the years since 1975 were initially refused payment;
(2) how many of the people refused attendance allowances in Northern Ireland in each of the years since 1975 were eventually granted the allowance after applying to have the case reviewed;
(3) how many applicants in Northern Ireland for attendance allowances in each of the years since 1975 were eventually paid the allowance after the case had been appealed to the commissioner;
(4) how many people applied for attendance allowances in Northern Ireland in each year since 1975.
§ Mr. John PattenDetails are as follows:
(4) if he will list the Members of Parliament from (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Great Britain who were invited to attend any of the activities of the Ulster Office in London in 1982.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.