HC Deb 16 March 1990 vol 169 cc404-5W
Mr. Patchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many persons in Barnsley, East, who are in receipt of income support, receive the single parents' supplement.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

In February 1990, there were 1,690.

Source: 100 per cent. count of cases in action, which include a number where benefit payment has ceased but other action is continuing. Data are provisional and subject to amendment.

Mr. Patchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many persons in south Yorkshire, who are in receipt of income support, receive the single parents' supplement.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

In February 1990, there were 19,894.

Source: 100 per cent. count of cases in action, which include a number where benefit payment has ceased but other action is continuing. Data are provisional and subject to amendment.