§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much money has been underclaimed by the city of Nottingham in grants and benefits from his Department for the occupants of its rehabilitation hostels since the enactment of the National Health Service Act 1977: how much of the arrears have so far been paid; and how much more will be made available.
§ Mr. Peter LloydI have been asked to reply.
We are not aware of any arrears owed in respect of these claimants.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much money has been under claimed by the London borough of Greenwich in grants and benefits from his Department for the occupants of its rehabilitation hostels since the enactment of the National Health Service Act 1977; how much of the arrears have so far been paid; and how much more will be made available.
§ Mr. Peter Lloyd[holding answer 13 December 1988]: I have been asked to reply.
Details of claims and payments of Supplementary Benefit and Income Support are kept in individual clerical records. The information requested concerning this group of claimants could not be obtained without disproportionate expense.