§ Ms. Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many single payments were made for clothing needs in the years 1979 to 1982, inclusive.
§ Dr. BoysonThe information requested is as follows: 179W
Year Number of single payments (000s) 1979 *360 1980 *355 1981 57 1982 †71 Notes: * Figures for 1979 and 1980 include single payments made for maternity needs (since 1981 single payments have been recorded under more categories than in earlier years). † The 1982 figures are based on partial data, the final figures may be 3 per cent. to 4 per cent. higher. Source: Annual statistical inquiries.
These figures are obtained from the annual statistical inquiries conducted in November-December each year and relate to single payments made during the 12 months preceding the date of the inquiry to persons still in receipt of supplementary benefit at the time of the inquiry and do not therefore record all single payments made during the year.