HC Deb 24 July 1985 vol 83 c599W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish estimates for 1985 of the information on family incomes provided in the reply of 3 July to the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, (Mr. Forman) Official Report, columns 177–78.

Mr. Whitney

It is not possible at present to make reliable estimates for any year later than 1981.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current average time taken to process an application for family income supplement.

Mr. Whitney

Three weeks.