Mr. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what has been the total amount of benefit paid out in Wales as exceptionally severe weather allowance during the last three months;
(2) if he will estimate the total expenditure on exceptionally severe weather payments in Wales in the winters of 1984–85 and 1985–86.
§ Mr. NewtonTotal expenditure on exceptionally severe weather payments in Wales in the winter of 1984–85 was £92,679. Information for 1985–86 is not yet available, and will not be collected until the period during which payments are likely to be made is over.