§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claims for a board and lodging allowance have been made by persons aged under 26 years since 25 November 1985 in the Tyne and Wear area.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Department's local offices do not keep separate statistics on the number of claims for a board and lodging allowance made by persons aged under 26 years. The information is not therefore readily available and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.