§ Mr. Andrew Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the most recent figure for the number of pensioners in receipt of (a) housing benefit supplement or (b) standard housing benefit.
§ Dr. BoysonWe estimate that in 1983–84 the number of pensioners in receipt of housing benefit supplement is 175,000. The number of pensioners receiving standard housing benefit is approximately 2,450,000.
§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is yet in a position to make a detailed statement about the review of housing benefits.
§ Dr, BoysonMy right hon. Friend will be making a statement soon.