HC Deb 30 April 1991 vol 190 cc162-3W
Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in respect of his Bradford east office how many applications were received in 1990–91 for(a) budgeting loans and (b) crisis loans; and how many refusals there were in each category.

Mr. Scott

The administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.

Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what allocations there were in 1988–89, 1989–90 and for 1991–92 in respect of(a) community care grants, (b) budgeting loans and (c) crisis loans for each of the Bradford offices.

Mr. Scott

Information on allocations for all offices is available in the Library.