§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people received(a) crisis loans, (b) budgeting loans and (c) community care grants in each year since 1 April 1988 to 31 March 1991 and 1 April 1991 to 31 October 1991; what amounts were paid out at each social security office in South Down; and how many were refused and for what amount.
§ Mr. HanleySocial security operational matters are the responsibility of Mr. Alec Wylie, chief executive of the Social Security Agency. He will write to the hon. Gentleman and copies of his reply will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.