HC Deb 20 January 1988 vol 125 cc735-6W
Mr. Ted Garrett

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the expenditure on single payments benefits for the months of April to September 1987 from the offices at Saxon house, Newcastle, Unicorn house, North Shields and The Green, Wallsend to claimants residing in North Tyneside; and what is the total sum for this period.

Mr. Portillo

The expenditure on single payments from 8 April 1987 to 22 September 1987 by the local offices in question is given in the table.

Mr. Scott

It is estimated that about 4,400 income support claimants aged 60 or over will be entitled to the severe disability premium.