§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many social fund loan applications were refused by each of his Department's offices in Nottingham in(a) 1989–90 and (b) 1990 to date due to perceived inability to repay; and what advice was given to those refused.
§ Mr. ScottThe table shows the number of applications recorded as refused on grounds of inability to repay. All decision letters advise applicants of their right to ask for a review and refer to the citizens advice bureau or a local law centre as a source of general advice. Money advice is normally offered to applicants discovered to be in financial difficulties, including such cases where an applicant is refused because of a perceived inability to repay.
1989–90 1990 to December 1990 Castlegate 62 31 David Lane 100 73 Shakespeare Street 15 16 Station Street 41 39