§ Mr. LoydenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people over pensionable age on Merseyside are reliant on state pension alone; and what percentage this represents of all Merseysiders over pensionable age.
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§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardI regret that information is not available on a geographical basis in the form requested. Few individuals are reliant solely on their state pension as the majority of people in that situation would be entitled to income support and housing benefit.
§ Mr. LoydenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people over pensionable age on Merseyside receive disability-related benefits; which benefits they receive; and what percentage of all Merseysiders over pensionable age receive disability-related benefits.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardI regret that information is not available in the form requested.