§ Mr. LoydenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what were the main purposes/items for which crisis loans were awarded from the social fund; and what is the average value of such loans.
§ Mr. ScottInformation relating to 1988–89 and 1989–90 is available in the Secretary of State's annual reports, copies of which are in the Library. Information relating to 1990–91 to 31 December is shown in the table.
Awards Average amount £ Furniture and household items 32,694 214 Rent in advance 7,507 114 Living expenses (general) 157,950 35 Living expenses (alignment) 154,973 34 Clothing/footwear 5,907 91 Others 13,256 64 TOTAL 372,287 55
§ Mr. LoydenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of income support claimants are having deductions made for the repayment of social fund loans in each of his Department's offices on Merseyside.
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§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is in the table.
Local Office Percentage Belle Vale 14.9 Bootle 14.5 Breckfield 14.3 City 21.5 Crosby 12.7 Edgehill 15.0 Garston 13.7 Huyton 19.0 Kirkby 15.8 Norris Green 16.7 Toxteth 15.7 West Derby 16.1
§ Mr. LoydenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what were the main purposes items for which budgeting loans were awarded from the social fund; and what is the average value of such loans.
§ Mr. ScottInformation relating to 1988–89 and 1989–90 is available in the Secretary of State's annual reports, copies of which are in the Library. Information relating to 1990–91 (to 31 December) is shown in the table.
Awards Average value £ Furniture and household items 364,470 231 Washing machine 18,579 208 Bedding 14,667 137 Clothing/Footwear 37,901 138 Others 24,013 177 Total 459,630 217