§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what sum has been paid in special hardship allowances from the Rochdale office between 31 March 1982 and 31 March 1983; and how many cases were involved.
§ Mr. NewtonSummary statistics of special hardship allowance case loads and payments are not available. However, sample counts made between September 1982 and November 1982 indicate that there were at least 1,500 beneficiaries at this office in the period 31 March 1982 to 31 March 1983.
Source: Local office management returns.