§ The Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated take-up rate of supplementary benefits in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenIt is not possible at present to estimate the take-up of supplementary benefit in Northern Ireland. In Great Britain estimates are based on data from 171W the family expenditure survey, but in Northern Ireland FES samples have been too small to enable reliable estimates to be made.