§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people had national insurance credits withdrawn in 1987–88 in the United Kingdom, the North West region and Warrington area, respectively; and for how long these credits were withdrawn on average.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe available information is as follows:
Unemployment benefit: Decisions of adjudication officers on contribution credits Number of fresh or renewable claims disallowed 1987–881 Number Great Britain 42,274 North West Region 4,399 1 Year ending 30 June 1988. Information shows the number of persons disallowed contribution credits because they were disallowed 369W unemployment benefit. Statistics on disallowance of sickness benefit credits are not available. No statistics are available for Warrington, nor for the average length of time the credits were withdrawn.