§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many children claimed under the community grant heading of the social fund from 1 April 1989 to 31 March 1990; and of these how many received payment at each of the social security offices in South Down.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe information is as follows:
Social Fund Community Care Grants 1 April 1989 to 31 March 1990 Social Security Office Number of applications Number of awards Ballynahinch 294 103 Banbridge 734 433 Downpatrick 858 386 Kilkeel 255 192 Newcastle 383 216 Newry 2,432 1,211 Total (South Down) 4,956 2,541