HC Deb 05 November 1991 vol 198 cc93-4W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many and what proportion of districts are now paying social fund loans only where there is considered to be serious risk to health and safety.

Mr. Scott

I understand from Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency, that the information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.