HC Deb 21 May 1991 vol 191 cc444-5W
Mr. Ronnie Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many adults in(a) Blyth Valley or (b) Northumberland over the age of 18 years were in receipt of income support for 1990–91.

Miss Widdecombe

The administration of income support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.

Mr. Ronnie Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many poll tax payers in the Blyth Valley district council area will lose rebate arising out of the proposed reduction in the poll tax.

Miss Widdecombe

This information is not available.

Mr. Ronnie Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people are receiving family credit in the areas covered by his Department's Blyth Valley offices.

Mr. Jack

The administration of family credit 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.