HC Deb 31 October 1984 vol 65 cc1082-3W
Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the reason for the increase of over 7 per cent. in housing benefit non-dependent deductions between April and November 1984; and how much revenue he expects to raise by this increase in 1984–85 and in a full year.

Mr. Newton

I shall write to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Frank Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list each of the changes of entitlement to housing benefit since the inception of the scheme.

Mr. Newton

I will write to the hon. Member.