§ Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the total number of individuals in receipt of housing benefit in Scotland in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
§ Mr. LyellI have been asked to reply.
The information is as follows:
Estimated numbers of housing benefit recipients in Scotland (Thousands) Rent Rebate Rent Allowance Rate Rebate 1985 571 64 779 1986 586 78 815