HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 c68W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were receiving supplementary benefit at his Department's offices in Brent in May 1979 and September 1983; and what percentage increase there has been.

Dr. Boyson

The total numbers of supplementary benefit cases in action at the Brent local offices, and the percentage increases for May 1979 and August 1983, the latest available period, were as follows:

Local office May 1979 (thousands) August 1983 (thousands) Increase (per cent.)
1. Cricklewood 4.8 8.1 69
2. Edgware 5.6 7.5 34
3. Harlesden 5.0 9.9 98
4. Harrow 7.2 10.7 49
5. Hendon 4.7 9.5 102
6. Neasden 6.6 11.0 67

Source: 100 per cent. Count of cases in action.