§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many persons have been granted loans from the social fund; what was the total amount paid out during the last financial year; and what was the comparable amount in previous years;
(2) how many homeless are in receipt of income support in Northern Ireland.
§ 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.