§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many crisis payments have been made to the victims of the Isledon road flood in Islington by the Euston district social security office.
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§ Mr. ScottThe administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and a copy will be placed in the Library.
Letter from Michael Bichard to Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, dated 1 December 1992:
As Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency, it is my responsibility to answer questions about relevant operational matters. I am therefore replying to the points raised in your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about Social Fund crisis loan payments in Euston District.Staff at Euston District acted immediately in response to the flood in Isledon Road that occurred on the evening of 15 October. A team of Social Fund Officers went to a local neighbourhood centre the following day and took applications to the Social Fund. Thirteen Social Fund awards were decided and paid on the same day in response to this crisis.I hope you find this reply helpful. A copy will appear in the Official Report. Copies are also being placed in the Library.