HC Deb 09 March 1987 vol 112 c63W
Dr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many women in Motherwell, South received maternity allowance in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Major

Information is not available in the form requested. But in the twelve months ending April 1986, the latest year for which figures are available, the following numbers of claims to maternity allowance were made at the Department's offices which cover Motherwell South, although the boundaries are not conterminous:

Number
Motherwell 600
Hamilton 1,239
Wishaw 465

Mr. Litherland

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many women in Manchester, Central received maternity allowance in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Major

Information is not available in the form requested. But in the 12 months ending April 1986, the latest year for which figures are available, the following numbers of claims to maternity allowance were made at the Department's offices which cover Manchester, Central constituency, although the boundaries are not conterminous:

Number
Manchester, Central 191
Openshaw 790
Failsworth 1,003
Longsight 524
Cheetham 651