§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimate of unclaimed social security benefit in Northern Ireland each year; and what is being done to make people aware of what they are entitled to.
§ Mr. Chris PattenAn estimate of unclaimed social security benefit in Northern Ireland is not available. Measures taken by the Department of Health and Social Services to make people aware of entitlement to the various benefits include the use of the media, the distribution of an extensive range of leaflets and posters and visits by officers of the Department. In addition, the Department is conducting experiments at certain social security offices in new approaches to the organisation and delivery of information and advice services.