§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many people in England and Wales lost their entitlement to the reduced community charge rate of 20 per cent. as a result of receiving an award of criminal injuries compensation during 1990–91;
(2) in how many cases his Department was notified by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board of a compensation award to an individual receiving social security benefits;
(3) in the last year for which figures are available, how many claimants of social security benefits ceased to receive benefits, or had their benefits reduced, as a result of receiving an award of criminal injuries compensation.
§ Mr. ScottReduction in benefits resulting from an award of criminal injuries compensation is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. I understand from him that the information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.