§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total amount for each social security region of unspent social fund allocations, and the national total, for both loans and grants, for the last financial year.
§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is contained in the table.
Table Year 1988–89 Grants Outstanding balance Loans Outstanding balance National £ million 18.5 17.5 North East Region 3.0 1.5 North West Region 1.5 2.5 Midlands Region 2.5 2.0 London North Region 2.0 4.0 London South Region 2.0 4.0 Wales and South West Region 1.0 1.0 Scotland 5.5 2.5 Note: Figures rounded to the nearest £½ million.