§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people are currently having their claim for family credit reviewed as not being consistently engaged in remunerative work for over 24 hours a week while unable to claim income support because they regularly work over 24 hours a week; and when he expects to make a decision over eligibility for family credit in these cases.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNone, but we are considering whether legislative changes are necessary to minimise the risk of families failing to qualify for either family credit or income support in the future.
§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will publish the medical evidence that £21.70 a week paid for food is sufficient for a healthy diet for a person living in bed and breakfast accommodation; and what similar medical evidence is used to calculate other income support applicable amounts.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThere is no specific amount included in income support levels to cover food.