HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 cc630-1W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons in Northern Ireland are currently receiving(a) unemployment benefit and (b) income support.

Mr. Needham

The latest available information is as follows:

Number of recipients
Unemployment Benefit 21,584
Income Support 1183,235
1 This includes an estimated 4,000 people who get unemployment benefit and income support.